contemn

/kənˈtɛm/verb
High School
1

To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.

2

To commit an offence of contempt, such as contempt of court; to unlawfully flout (e.g. a ruling).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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