contemn

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

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.

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

Because it is a trial, and what if the sword contemn even the rod? it shall be no more, saith the Lord God.

From The Prophet Ezekiel An Analytical Exposition by Gaebelein, Arno C.