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contempt
contempt
/kənˈtɛmpt/
noun
(
)
Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
(
despite
,
disdain
,
scorn
,
contempt
)
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
He was held in contempt
he was held in contempt
The despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
(
)
A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
(
disrespect
,
contempt
)
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
(law) a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
(
contempt
)
(law) a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
Open disrespect for a person or thing
(
contempt
,
scorn
)
open disrespect for a person or thing
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