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contemner

contemner also con·tem·nor [kən-tem-nər] n : one who commits contempt

Contemner

One who contemns a despiser a scorner

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Contemningly

Contemptuously

Contemner

Consumption and use, the precise meaning to be given to the words 'consumption' and 'use' will depend upon the context in which they are used. These words are of wide import. The word 'consumption' in its...

Contumacious

Exhibiting contumacy contemning authority obstinate perverse stubborn disobedient

Wilful disobedience

but such disobedience is the result of some compelling circumstances under which it was not possible for the contemner to comply with the order, the Court may not punish the alleged contemner, Niaz Mahammed v. State of

Despise

To look down upon with disfavor or contempt to contemn to scorn to disdain to have a low opinion or contemptuous dislike of

Indignify

To treat disdainfully or with indignity to contemn

Contempt

The act of contemning or despising the feeling with which one regards that which is esteemed mean vile or worthless disdain scorn

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