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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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   Synonyms for contempt in Free Thesaurus. Antonyms for contempt. 21 synonym for contempt: scorn, disdain, mockery, derision, disrespect, disregard, contumely, despisal, despite, disdain, scorn, contumacy, defiance, despite.

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   That food snob might say the words "Big Mac" or "Whopper" with a voice dripping in contempt. 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.