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Contemn vs Hate - What's the difference?

contemn | hate |


As verbs the difference between contemn and hate

is that contemn is (archaic) to disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt while hate is .

As a noun hate is

haste, impatience.

Contemn vs Underrate - What's the difference?

contemn | underrate | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between contemn and underrate

is that contemn is to disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt while underrate is to underestimate; to make too low a rate or estimate.

As a noun underrate is

a price less than the value.

Overlook vs Contemn - What's the difference?

overlook | contemn | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between overlook and contemn

is that overlook is to look down upon from a place that is over or above; to look over or view from a higher position; to rise above, so as to command a view of while contemn is to disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.

As a noun overlook

is a vista or point that gives a beautiful view.

Contemn vs Contemn - What's the difference?

contemn | contemn | Related terms |


In archaic terms the difference between contemn and contemn

is that contemn is to disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt while contemn is to disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.

Scorned vs Contemn - What's the difference?

scorned | contemn |


As verbs the difference between scorned and contemn

is that scorned is past tense of scorn while contemn is to disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.

As an adjective scorned

is hated, despised, or avoided.

Contemn vs Flout - What's the difference?

contemn | flout |


As verbs the difference between contemn and flout

is that contemn is (archaic) to disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt while flout is to express contempt for the rules by word or action.

As a noun flout is

the act by which something is flouted.

Contemn vs Chagrin - What's the difference?

contemn | chagrin |


As verbs the difference between contemn and chagrin

is that contemn is (archaic) to disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt while chagrin is to bother or vex; to mortify.

As a noun chagrin is

distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.

Deride vs Contemn - What's the difference?

deride | contemn |


As verbs the difference between deride and contemn

is that deride is while contemn is (archaic) to disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.

Deplore vs Contemn - What's the difference?

deplore | contemn |


As verbs the difference between deplore and contemn

is that deplore is while contemn is (archaic) to disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.

Decry vs Contemn - What's the difference?

decry | contemn |


As verbs the difference between decry and contemn

is that decry is to denounce as harmful while contemn is (archaic) to disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.

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