Contemn and Value

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Contemn verb - To show contempt for.

Usage example: arrogant critics who contemn the general public's taste in art

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Value is an antonym for contemn.

Value verb - To hold dear.

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Contemn is an antonym for value.

Nearby Words: valuing, valuable, valueless, valued, valuation

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