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How to say: contemn

Spelling: Contemn Syllables  contemn
US accent
/kəntˈɛm/
UK accent
/kəntˈɛm/
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Definition

Definition — look down on with disdain

e.g. “He despises the people he has to work for”

Cross intents

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