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Spurn vs Contempt - What's the difference?

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 vs Contempt - What's the difference?

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 vs Unworthy - What's the difference?

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 vs Ire - What's the difference?

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 vs Contempt - What's the difference?

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 vs Satisfaction - What's the difference?

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 vs Contempt - What's the difference?

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 vs Contempt - What's the difference?

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 vs Contempt - What's the difference?

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 vs Contempt - What's the difference?

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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