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καταφρον-έω ,
3. abs., to be disdainful, deal contemptuously, Th.2.11, Amphis 1.3, Arist.Rh.1378b15; τὸ -φρονοῦν contempt, D.H.5.44.
II. c.acc.rei, fix one's thoughts upon, aim at, “τὴν τυραννίδαHdt.1.59; τοὺς βύστακας μὴ καταφρόνει do not think of your moustache, do not aim at having one (because the Spartans had to shave the upper lip, cf. μύσταξ), Antiph.44.
III. come to one's senses, Hp.Morb.Sacr.15, Nat.Mul.3 (prob.l.), Plu.2.165f.
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