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Contemptibility :: Contemptibility (n.) The quality of being contemptible; contemptibleness.

Fig :: Fig (n.) To insult with a fico, or contemptuous motion. See Fico..

Scout :: Scout (v. t.) To reject with contempt, as something absurd; to treat with ridicule; to flout; as, to scout an idea or an apology..

Hoot :: Hoot (v. i.) To cry out or shout in contempt.

Bench Warrant :: Bench warrant () A process issued by a presiding judge or by a court against a person guilty of some contempt, or indicted for some crime; -- so called in distinction from a justice's warrant..

Levite :: Levite (n.) A priest; -- so called in contempt or ridicule.

Traduce :: Traduce (v. t.) To expose to contempt or shame; to represent as blamable; to calumniate; to vilify; to defame.

Transcribbler :: Transcribbler (n.) A transcriber; -- used in contempt.

Mahound :: Mahound (n.) A contemptuous name for Mohammed; hence, an evil spirit; a devil..

Snuff :: Snuff (v. i.) To turn up the nose and inhale air, as an expression of contempt; hence, to take offense..

Tolerable :: Tolerable (a.) Moderately good or agreeable; not contemptible; not very excellent or pleasing, but such as can be borne or received without disgust, resentment, or opposition; passable; as, a tolerable administration; a tolerable entertainment; a tolerable translation..

Rhymer :: Rhymer (n.) One who makes rhymes; a versifier; -- generally in contempt; a poor poet; a poetaster.

Pietistical :: Pietistical (a.) Of or pertaining to the Pietists; hence, in contempt, affectedly or demonstratively religious..

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

License :: License (n.) Excess of liberty; freedom abused, or used in contempt of law or decorum; disregard of law or propriety..

Hussy :: Hussy (n.) A worthless woman or girl; a forward wench; a jade; -- used as a term of contempt or reproach.

Trample :: Trample (v. i.) To tread in contempt; -- with on or upon.

Poh :: Poh (interj.) An exclamation expressing contempt or disgust; bah .

Affront :: Affront (n.) Contemptuous or rude treatment which excites or justifies resentment; marked disrespect; a purposed indignity; insult.

Sport :: Sport (n.) Mock; mockery; contemptuous mirth; derision.

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