express contempt

Frequency: 7.08.9 per million words

to say or show what you think about someone/something you have contempt for

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Examples (10)

  • The critic didn't hesitate to express his utter contempt for the new play.
  • He expressed his contempt for her decision by refusing to speak to her.
  • She has always expressed a deep contempt for dishonesty in any form.
  • It is unprofessional to openly express contempt for a colleague's ideas during a meeting.
  • Through his art, the painter expressed contempt for the political establishment of his time.
  • Expressing contempt for the judge's ruling can have serious legal consequences.
  • The senator publicly expressed contempt for the bill, calling it a waste of taxpayer money.
  • Why do some people feel the need to express contempt for things they simply don't understand?
  • He wrote a scathing letter to the editor to express his contempt for the newspaper's biased reporting.
  • The veteran player expressed contempt for the rookie's arrogant attitude with a withering look.