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look down on

verb as in hold in contempt

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Do you look down on huge planes and boats and Beyoncé birthday parties?

"Maybe the opponent sometimes can be condescending, to look down on you," he said.

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The bitter, misogynist audience is there for the provocative visual of the older Kirk looking down on and verbally “owning” supposedly “ruined” women.

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"I'm sure he's looking down on us right now. Extremely proud and laughing."

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From his spot in the top row of the risers, Rowlie can look down on the staging area, where the bull riders are getting ready.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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