spurn |
contempt |
As nouns the difference between spurn and contempt
is that
spurn is an act of spurning; a scornful rejection while
contempt is (uncountable) the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
As a verb spurn
is (ambitransitive) to reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn.
passive |
contempt |
As nouns the difference between passive and contempt
is that
passive is while
contempt is (uncountable) the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
contempt |
unworthy |
As a noun contempt
is (uncountable) the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
As an adjective unworthy is
not worthy; lacking value or merit; worthless.
contempt |
ire |
As nouns the difference between contempt and ire
is that
contempt is (uncountable) the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain while
ire is .
derogate |
contempt |
As a verb derogate
is (obsolete|transitive) to partially repeal (a law etc).
As an adjective derogate
is (archaic) debased.
As a noun contempt is
(uncountable) the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
contempt |
satisfaction |
As nouns the difference between contempt and satisfaction
is that
contempt is the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain while
satisfaction is a fulfillment of a need or desire.
temptation |
contempt |
As nouns the difference between temptation and contempt
is that
temptation is the act of tempting while
contempt is (uncountable) the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
complacent |
contempt |
As an adjective complacent
is uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.
As a noun contempt is
the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
bitter |
contempt |
As nouns the difference between bitter and contempt
is that
bitter is a liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic while
contempt is the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
As an adjective bitter
is having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).
As a verb bitter
is to make bitter.
wince |
contempt |
As nouns the difference between wince and contempt
is that
wince is a sudden movement or gesture of shrinking away while
contempt is (uncountable) the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
As a verb wince
is to flinch as if in pain or distress.
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