Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: contempt
IPA transcription: [kənt'ɛmpt]
Pronunciations of contempt
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: contempt, disdain, scorn, despite
    Meaning: lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
  • Synonyms: contempt, disrespect
    Meaning: a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
Usage examples
  • "Contempt, my friend?
  • I laughed at her in contempt.
  • When contempt is cast on the truth, do we smile?
  • Breton turned on the captive with a look of contempt.
  • The girl only answered by a flashing glance of contempt.
  • He had just been expressing his unmeasured contempt for Mr. Blair.
  • 'Veneering!' with great contempt.' And what does Veneering know about me!'
  • 'A likely story indeed!' said the Pigeon in a tone of the deepest contempt.
  • 'You didn't mean!' repeated Mrs. Raddle, with great scorn and contempt. 'Go away.
  • In the North of England, a common expression of contempt is to call a person Cat-faced.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Rosary, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Pierre Trudeau, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording The Smashing Pumpkins, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Spoo, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Transhumanism, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Kindred (novel), License CC BY-SA 4.0