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| 1. | [ noun ] lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike | |
| Synonyms: | scorn disdain despite | |
| Examples: | "he was held in contempt" "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary" |
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| Related terms: | dislike contemn | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous | |
| Synonyms: | disrespect | |
| Related terms: | discourtesy disrespect | |
| 3. | [ noun ] open disrespect for a person or thing | |
| Synonyms: | scorn | |
| Related terms: | disrespect sneer sneer contemn | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (law) a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body | |
| Related terms: | disobedience contempt_of_Congress contempt_of_court law | |
| Similar spelling: |
contemplate content contemn contents contented contender contention contend condemn contentment contentious contentedly Contini contaminate contain |
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