contemn vs look down on
look down on vs contemncontemn and look down on both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| contemn | No | No | Yes | No |
| look down on | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
look down on is a hyponym of
contemn; that is, look down on is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
contemn:
- contemn: look down on with disdain
- look down on: regard with contempt
| contemn (verb) | look down on (verb) |
|---|---|
| look down on with disdain | regard with contempt |
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