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Did no one go to the dictionary on this one? For shame! Despite the similarity of spelling and pronunciation, the words mean different things. Condemn=doom, etc. Contemn=despise. Thus we are left with the thought that contemning leads inevitably, or as jeff might prefer, ineluctably, to condemnation. I am wont to say, to hell with y'all for your lack of homework, but such calumny would belie my affection. I speak with the authority of age: I'm a sage. I'd never condemn you for inattention, but I might contemn. :)
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Contemn/condemn paulb 04/24/00 12:30 PM Re: Contemn/condemn Jackie 04/24/00 06:39 PM Re: Contemn/condemn tsuwm 04/24/00 07:28 PM Re: Contemn/condemn lusy 04/24/00 11:45 PM Re: Contemn/condemn Philip Davis 04/25/00 02:48 AM Re: Contemn/condemn Jackie 04/25/00 07:10 PM Re: Contemn/condemn goodgold 04/26/00 05:00 AM Re: Contemn/condemn tsuwm 04/26/00 01:57 PM Re: Contemn/condemn Jackie 04/26/00 03:11 PM Re: Contemn/condemn paulb 04/25/00 11:38 AM Re: Contemn/condemn paulb 04/28/00 12:20 PM Re: Contemn/condemn tsuwm 04/28/00 01:02 PM
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