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Search phrase: contemn

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CoriolanusCor II.ii.155As if he did contemn what he requestedAs if he did contemne what he requested,
CymbelineCym I.vii.41Contemn with mows the other. Nor i'the judgement:Contemne with mowes the other. Nor i'th'iudgment:

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Venus and AdonisVen.205 ‘ What am I that thou shouldst contemn me this? What am I that thou shouldst contemne me this?

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contemndespise, scorn, treat with contempt

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
CONTEMNBASICcontemn v, contemned adj
CONTEMNNOTuncontemned adj
UNCONTEMNEDBASICsee CONTEMN

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