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