contemn

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

From Time Magazine Archive

The enemy will most certainly be put to flight if thou wilt thus contemn both him and his suggestions.

From On Union with God by Berthier, P. J.

Fear not, dear Major Frankfort; you may pity me as unfortunate, and contemn me as weak, but you will not have occasion to condemn.

From Jasper Lyle by Ward, Harriet

When we stand upon life's brink we can afford to contemn the foolish lapping of the waves.

From My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis

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