Contemn

kon-tem', v. [-temned (-temd'), -tem- ning (-tem'ning).] To consider and treat as unworthy of regard to reject with disdain, despise, scorn. [F. contemner, L. contemn ere, -temtuni or -temptum, fr. con and temnere. to despise.] — Contem'ner, n. — Contempt', n. Act of, or state of being, etc. {Law.) Disobedience of the rules of a court of justice or legislative body.— Contemptible, a. "Worthy of, etc. abject vile mean base; pitiful. — Contempt'iblene , n. — Contemptibly, adv. — Contempt'uous, -u-us, a. Manifesting, etc.: scornful: insolent; fastidious. — Contempt 'uously. adv. Contemplate, kon'tem-plat or -tem'plat. v. To look at on all sides, regard with care, meditate on, study to have in view, as contingent or probable, look forward to, ponder, plan, purpose. — To think studiously, muse, meditate. fL. contzmplart -platum, to observe, consider, (prob. used orig. of the augurs observing auspices), con and temjman. temple. See Consider.] — Con'temp lat or, -ter, n.— Contempla'tion, n. Act of, etc. — Contemplative, -tiv, a. Pert, or addicted to. etc.: studious: thoughtful having the power of thought or meditation. —