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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