contemned

UK
/kənˈtɛmd/
US
/kənˈtɛmd/

Translations

contemnverb

contemned

Past Simple

contemned
Past Simple
contemned
Past Participle
contemning
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtɛm/
US
/kənˈtɛm/
Archaic or literary verb meaning ‘to view or treat with contempt’
mépriserLittéraire.
He was known to contemn those who did not share his views.
On le disait enclin à mépriser ceux qui ne partageaient pas ses opinions.
Additional translations
dédaignerLittéraire.

Definitions

contemnverb
To view or treat with contempt; to scorn or despise.
He was known to contemn those who did not share his views.