attempt | (noun) earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something | Synonyms: effort, endeavor, endeavour, try |
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(noun) the act of attacking | Synonyms: attack |
contempt | (noun) a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body | - |
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(noun) a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous | Synonyms: disrespect |
(noun) open disrespect for a person or thing | Synonyms: scorn |
(noun) lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike | Synonyms: despite, disdain, scorn |
preempt | (noun) a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding | Synonyms: pre-empt, preemptive bid |
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