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jeer
Laugh at with contempt and derision
This is the solution to the cryptic crossword clue : In France I hesitate to show contempt by derision (4). Look below for an explanation to help you as the cryptic crossword solver understand it.
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Simple letter groups combine together, [in France I] (JE) and hesitate (ER), giving the definition for show contempt by derision. To is used as a link word between the cryptic wordplays and straight definition.
Je is the French word for I.
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