treat with contempt
Example Sentences
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The production of the weapon Ryan treated, or affected to treat, with contempt.
From At Large by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)
It is one of those worthless untruths which I have long since learned to treat with contempt.
From Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes by Lambert, Nannie
To "lightlie" is to despise or treat with contempt.
From The Proverbs of Scotland by Hislop, Alexander
The European cannot afford to laugh, and, if he be a sensible fellow, knows that he cannot afford to treat with contempt the opinions of the people who know.
From Across China on Foot by Dingle, Edwin John
Carry your head high, do not fear to meet people, and treat with contempt the jeers of the stupid and ignorant.
From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.
