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Tempted :: Tempted (imp. & p. p.) of Temp.

Smile :: Smile (v. i.) A somewhat similar expression of countenance, indicative of satisfaction combined with malevolent feelings, as contempt, scorn, etc; as, a scornful smile..

Countercaster :: Countercaster (n.) A caster of accounts; a reckoner; a bookkeeper; -- used contemptuously.

Cry :: Cry (v. i.) A pack or company of persons; -- in contempt.

Curtain :: Curtain (n.) A flag; an ensign; -- in contempt.

Foutra :: Foutra (n.) A fig; -- a word of contempt.

Ridicule :: Ridicule (n.) Remarks concerning a subject or a person designed to excite laughter with a degree of contempt; wit of that species which provokes contemptuous laughter; disparagement by making a person an object of laughter; banter; -- a term lighter than derision.

Evade :: Evade (v. t.) To attempt to escape; to practice artifice or sophistry, for the purpose of eluding..

Derider :: Derider (n.) One who derides, or laughs at, another in contempt; a mocker; a scoffer..

Imp :: Imp (n.) A young or inferior devil; a little, malignant spirit; a puny demon; a contemptible evil worker..

Libelous :: Libelous (a.) Containing or involving a libel; defamatory; containing that which exposes some person to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule; as, a libelous pamphlet..

Versemonger :: Versemonger (n.) A writer of verses; especially, a writer of commonplace poetry; a poetaster; a rhymer; -- used humorously or in contempt..

Finesse :: Finesse (v. i.) To attempt, when second or third player, to make a lower card answer the purpose of a higher, when an intermediate card is out, risking the chance of its being held by the opponent yet to play..

Sneer :: Sneer (v. i.) To inssinuate contempt by a covert expression; to speak derisively.

Expose :: Expose (v. t.) To disclose the faults or reprehensible practices of; to lay open to general condemnation or contempt by making public the character or arts of; as, to expose a cheat, liar, or hypocrite..

Degrade :: Degrade (v. t.) To reduce in estimation, character, or reputation; to lessen the value of; to lower the physical, moral, or intellectual character of; to debase; to bring shame or contempt upon; to disgrace; as, vice degrades a man..

Bloody :: Bloody (a.) Infamous; contemptible; -- variously used for mere emphasis or as a low epithet.

Bite :: Bite (v. i.) To take a bait into the mouth, as a fish does; hence, to take a tempting offer..

Undertaking :: Undertaking (n.) That which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise..

Mesprise :: Mesprise (n.) Contempt; scorn.

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