Contemn and Refuse

Contemn

Contemn verb - To show contempt for.

Refuse and contemn are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refuse" instead a verb "Contemn".

Refuse

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

Contemn and refuse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contemn" instead a verb "Refuse".

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser
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