Definition of CONTEMN

contemn

Meanings

Verb

  • look down on with disdain
  • To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.
  • To commit an offence of contempt, such as contempt of court; to unlawfully flout (e.g. a ruling).

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English contempnen, from Old French contemner, from Latin contemnō (“to scorn”). See also contempt.

Synonyms

despise, disdain, scorn

Scrabble Score: 11

contemn is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
contemn is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
contemn is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

contemn is a valid Words With Friends word