Synonyms of contemns

contemns

verb

present tense third-person singular of contemn

as in disdains

to show contempt for

arrogant critics who contemn the general public's taste in art

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disdains
• hates
• disrespects
• despises
• scorns
• looks down (on or upon)
• walks over
• sniffs (at)
• snubs
• abominates
• snoots
• scouts
• detests
• high-hats
• abhors
• sneezes at
• loathes
• thumbs one's nose (at)
• slights
• disses
• looks down one's nose (at)
• disparages
• deplores
• deprecates
• belittles
• execrates
• disapproves (of)
• discountenances
• frowns (on or upon)
• disfavors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• respects
• honors
• treasures
• values
• cherishes
• prizes
• admires
• esteems
• accepts
• worships
• reveres
• approves (of)
• favors
• appreciates
• subscribes (to)
• lionizes
• cares (for)
• venerates
• countenances
• hallows
• okays
• OKs