contemner

Meanings

• noun

  A person who contemns or shows contempt; a scorner or reviler.

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Variants

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contemn , contemned , contemner , contemners , contemning , contemnor , contemnors , contemns

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to hold in contempt' or 'to look down upon'. Derived from the Latin contemnere, meaning 'to look down upon' or 'to scorn'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'contemner' comes from the Latin word contemnere, which means 'to look down upon'.

2. In ancient Rome, contemners were often depicted as wearing a sneer or a smirk on their faces to symbolize their contemptuous behavior.

3. The term 'contempt' comes from the same Latin root as 'contemner' and originally meant 'to hold in contempt'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Contempt: A feeling of strong disrespect towards someone or something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'contemner' is often used to describe a character who looks down upon others or shows contempt for them. In art, there are various depictions of the concept of contempt or contemptuous behavior.

How to Memorize "contemner"

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3. mnemonics
   

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