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contemn

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  1. despise               
 
con.temn also con.tem.nor \k*n-'tem\ \-'tem-*r, -'tem-n*r\ vt [ME 
   contempnen, fr. MF contempner, fr. L contemnere, fr. c]om- + temnere to 
   despise - more at STAMP : to view or treat with contempt : DISDAIN, SCORN  
   - con.tem.ner n