Definition of contemp
1. contempt [ n ] lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
Examples:
"he was held in contempt"
"the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
(R. F. Shaw, "The `Private Eye`"...)
Although he is perfectly willing to cooperate with Scotland_Yard , Holmes has nothing but contempt for the intelligence and mentality of the police .
(Alex Gordon, The Cipher....)
He turned his head to the source of the disturbance and instantly back to the window and his rifle sight , dismissing Hoag for_the_moment with the same contempt he had shown in their encounter at Hoag 's apartment .
Synonyms contempt scorn disdain despite Related Terms dislike contemn2. contempt [ n ] a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
Used in print:(Howard Fast, April Morning....)
I have heard people talk with contempt about the British regulars , but that only proves that a_lot of people talk_about things of which they are deplorably ignorant .
Synonyms contempt disrespect Related Terms discourtesy disrespect3. contempt [ n ] open disrespect for a person or thing
Synonyms scorn contempt Related Terms disrespect sneer sneer contemn4. contempt [ n ] a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
Synonyms contempt Related Terms disobedience contempt_of_Congress contempt_of_court lawSimilar Spelling
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