withering contempt

Frequency: 3.01.5 per million words

disrespect expressed in a way that is intended to make someone feel ashamed or stupid

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Examples (20)

  • She fixed him with a stare of withering contempt.
  • His withering contempt was evident in every word he spoke.
  • His voice dripped with withering contempt as he rejected the offer.
  • She cast a look of withering contempt at her opponent.
  • The professor regarded the plagiarized essay with withering contempt.
  • The politician faced the audience's withering contempt after his scandalous remarks.
  • He could barely hide the withering contempt he felt for his opponent.
  • The critic's review dripped with withering contempt for the new film.
  • Her only response to his excuses was a look of withering contempt.
  • Despite his attempts to remain composed, his voice betrayed the withering contempt he felt.
  • The critic's review was filled with withering contempt for the director's latest movie.
  • They met his suggestions with withering contempt, dismissing them outright.
  • With a sneer of withering contempt, the villain dismissed the hero's plea.
  • Never had she witnessed such withering contempt directed at a public figure.
  • She spoke of her former boss with withering contempt, detailing his incompetence.
  • The professor regarded the student's superficial answer with withering contempt.
  • The defendant's blatant lies were met with withering contempt from the jury.
  • His response was a shrug, laced with withering contempt for their outdated ideas.
  • He reserved his most withering contempt for those who betrayed their friends.
  • The author portrayed the villain's character through acts of cruelty and expressions of withering contempt.