as in disdaining
to show contempt for
arrogant critics who contemn the general public's taste in art
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After a year of Trump disrespecting European allies, many had wondered how much of the old transatlantic ties remained.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026 -
Deerfield Beach is cutting ties with the Broward Sheriff’s Office after a 35-year relationship that deteriorated over the last 12 months, with each side accusing the other of disrespecting leadership and putting politics and personalities ahead of policing needs.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … PRIME PERFORMANCE – Trump-hating Hollywood stunned as ‘Melania’ documentary rakes in millions.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Trump might have personal reasons for hating Bad Bunny.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
29 Jan. 2026
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That’s not the case with Bertha’s son, Larry (Harry Richardson), who seems to have joined his father in absolutely despising Bertha by the end of the season.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
11 Aug. 2025
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By 1845, Marx was scorning his colleagues for floating in the clouds.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Contemning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemning. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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