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Pronunciation: [kəntˈɛmnə] (IPA)

Contemner is the noun form of the verb "contemn", which means to despise or show contempt for someone or something. Some synonyms for this word include scornful, disdainful, disrespectful, derogatory, sneering, or contemptuous. It can also refer to someone who is dismissive, as well as disapproving, unsympathetic, or hostile towards something or someone. Other synonyms for this word might include derisive, snobbish, arrogant, haughty, insolent, or cynical. No matter which synonym you choose, all of these words convey a strong sense of negativity towards the subject, making them useful when describing someone or something that is not well-liked or respected.
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The Contemner of the ban of Sinai fell "stricken through" the body.
"Messages from the Epistle to the Hebrews"
Handley C.G. Moule
The collision of ideas driven together by Alvan and a duel-Alvan challengeing her father-Alvan, the Contemner of the senseless appeal to arms for the settlement 'of personal disputes!
"The Tragic Comedians, Complete"
George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009
There was a touch of the grotesque in the Gallic robe with a red hood in which this ominous-looking Contemner of humanity was wrapped.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers

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