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contemn

/kənˈtɛm/
verb
  1. To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.

  2. To commit an offence of contempt, such as contempt of court; to unlawfully flout (e.g. a ruling).

Synonymsdespise, scorn
Antonymshonor, respect, revere, venerate

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