Contempt
Contempt noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.
Overlooking and contempt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Overlooking" instead a noun "Contempt".
Overlooking
Overlooking adjective - Used of a height or viewpoint.
Contempt and overlooking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contempt" instead a noun "Overlooking".
Both words in one sentence
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This was so prevalent that even Winston Churchill (admittedly something of a Confederate fanboy) and many historians would repeat that fact and give Grant contempt for it, overlooking or refusing to acknowledge Grants use of innovative combat engineering and stratagem.
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