Definition of Contemn

to treat someone or something with disrespect or hatred

Examples of Contemn in a sentence

Using an alias, the online bully likes to contemn and vilify those he doesn’t like with internet insults.  🔊

The teacher would not allow students to contemn one another and all hateful talk or threats were reported to the principal immediately.  🔊

Upset that the man continued to contemn his mother, Joe called his stepfather out for his disrespect.  🔊

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