contemn

Example Sentences

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"Did not William Blake contemn reason and paint the ghost of a flea?"

From Time Magazine Archive

Surely all this was enough to make one despair and contemn the whole idea of intercourse with spirits… But Jessie suddenly became aware of a basic illogicality in her position.

From Across the Stream by Benson, Edward Frederic

Perhaps it was due to perseverance having been rewarded and to having gained a lodging that, hungry though they were, they began to contemn their supply of bread.

From George Alfred Henty The Story of an Active Life by Fenn, George Manville

"I do not contemn them," said he, with growing emphasis; "but for such favor I wish to perform true and enduring service, and I only beg you to accept me for that service."

From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

Still, Americans should feel a pang in acknowledging that even in the dark article of slave laws they are surpassed by a nation which they contemn.

From A Trip to Cuba by Howe, Julia Ward