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GCheng620 Posted 13 years ago
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"of contempt"
Can I use that adjective to describe anything of the contemptible nature ?
Like:"Even if you try to act sympathetic with me, I'll probably just give a smirk of contempt at best."
Thanks in advance!!
Like:"Even if you try to act sympathetic with me, I'll probably just give a smirk of contempt at best."
Thanks in advance!!
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"Thanks in advance!! That is good. You might also try a snort of derision or a snicker of ridicule.
- "Thanks in advance!!
- That is good.
- You might also try a snort of derision or a snicker of ridicule.
- The formula is common.
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GCheng620 Can I use that adjective to describe anything of the contemptible nature ?Like:"Even if you try to act sympathetic with me, I'll probably just give a smirk of contempt, at best."Thanks in advance!!That is good. You might also try a snort of derision or a snicker of ridicule. The formula is common.
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