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    contempt
    /kənˈtɛm(p)t/

    noun

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

    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.

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

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

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › contemptCONTEMPT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

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

    behavior that is illegal because it does not obey or respect the rules of a law court: The tobacco companies may be guilty of contempt of court for refusing to produce the documents. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. (Definition of contempt from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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

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

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contemptContempt - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Contempt has nothing to do with the verb condemn, despite the similarity in sound and meaning; it is from Latin temnere "to despise," and if you despise someone, you have contempt for them. It's a harsh term and should be used with care; it's stronger than either disdain or scorn .

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

    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.

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

    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.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncontempt noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    1 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).

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCONTEMPT - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    A complete guide to the word "CONTEMPT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.