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Rarecontemn
The correct spelling is contemn.
How to pronounce contemn
/kənˈtɛm/
verbIPA: /kənˈtɛm/
Say it like: Con-tem-n
The correct spelling is contemn. To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.
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Definition
verb
- 1.To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.
- 2.To commit an offence of contempt, such as contempt of court; to unlawfully flout (e.g. a ruling).
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