contemn

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

From Time Magazine Archive

"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

Speaking contemptuously of him, I but contemn nothing.

From Satires And Profanities by Foote, G. W. (George William)

We can scarcely find words sufficiently strong to contemn the heinous practice, so prevalent with low-minded people, of repeating to their friends whatever they hear to their disadvantage.

From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Leslie, Eliza

The King does not believe that I would contemn his commands--in his heart he does not, I am sure!

From Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)