misprize

  • 131undervalue — v underestimate, underrate, rate too low, sell short, hold for naught, hold cheap, misprize; misjudge, miscalculate; disprize, hold in disrespect, look down on, set no store by; sneeze at, spit upon, Inf. look down one s nose at; despise, scorn,… …

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  • 132misprision — I mis•pri•sion [[t]mɪsˈprɪʒ ən[/t]] n. 1) law a neglect or violation of official duty by one in office 2) law failure by one not an accessory to prevent or notify the authorities of treason or felony 3) law a contempt against the government or… …

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