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   contempt

   /kənˈtɛm(p)t/

   noun

   • 1. the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration: "Pam stared at the girl with total contempt" Similar scorndisdaindisrespectdeprecationdisparagementdenigrationopprobriumodiumobloquyscornfulnessderisionmockeryridiculedisgustloathingdetestationabhorrencehatredarchaic:contumelyOpposite respect
   • ▪ disregard for something that should be considered: "this action displays an arrogant contempt for the wishes of the majority" Similar disrespectdisregardslightingneglectcontumacyOpposite respect
   • ▪ the offence of being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law and its officers: "when he was found to have lied to the House this was a contempt"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin contemptus, from contemnere (see contemn).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTEMPT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONTEMPT definition: 1. a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something: 2. to feel…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of CONTEMPT is the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain. How to use contempt in a sentence. Frequently Asked Questions About contempt.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTEMPT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CONTEMPT meaning: 1. a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something: 2. to feel…. Learn more.

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   Contempt definition: the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.. See examples of CONTEMPT used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of contempt. noun. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike. “he was held in contempt ” synonyms: despite, disdain, scorn. see more. noun. open disrespect for a person or thing. synonyms: scorn. see more. noun. a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous. synonyms: disrespect. see more. noun.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcontempt noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of contempt noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › contemptContempt - definition of contempt by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. a feeling of disdain for anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; scorn. 2. the state of being despised; disgrace. 3. willful disobedience to or open disrespect for the rules or orders of a court or legislative body: contempt of court.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of contempt – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a strong feeling that you do not respect someone or something: He has utter contempt for anyone with power. contempt of court. behaviour that is illegal because it does not obey the rules of a law court.

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    The willful defiance, disregard, or disrespect of judicial or legislative authority or dignity, especially any disobedience of an order or any conduct that disrupts, obstructs, or interferes with the administration or procedures of a court or legislature. See also contemner.

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    the feeling that someone or something is without value and deserves no respect at all She looked at him with contempt. I will treat that suggestion with the contempt it deserves. His treatment of his children is beneath contempt (= so unacceptable that it is not even worth feeling contempt for).