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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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contemptContempt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

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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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   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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTEMPT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. 1. the attitude or feeling of a person towards a person or thing that he or she considers worthless or despicable; scorn. 2. the state of being scorned; disgrace (esp in the phrase hold in contempt) 3. wilful disregard of or disrespect for the authority of a court of law or legislative body. contempt of court.

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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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONTEMPT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's 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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   Definition of contempt noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    n. 1. The feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn. 2. The state of being despised or dishonored: was held in contempt by his former friends. 3. Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.

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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).