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contempt vs fleer

fleer vs contempt

contempt and fleer both are nouns.

contempt is not a verb while fleer is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contempt Yes No No No
fleer Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fleer is a hyponym of contempt; that is, fleer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than contempt:
  • contempt: open disrespect for a person or thing
  • fleer: contempt expressed by mockery in looks or words
Other hyponyms of contempt include leer, sneer, sneer.
contempt (noun) fleer (noun)
a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous contempt expressed by mockery in looks or words
open disrespect for a person or thing
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
contempt (verb) fleer (verb)
to smirk contemptuously
Difference between contempt and fleer

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