contempt
1.
(
noun
) a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
Related Words:
contempt of Congress
,
contempt of court
,
disobedience
,
noncompliance
2.
(
noun
) a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
Synonyms:
disrespect
Related Words:
discourtesy
,
rudeness
3.
(
noun
) open disrespect for a person or thing
Synonyms:
scorn
Related Words:
discourtesy
,
disrespect
,
leer
,
sneer
,
sneering
4.
(
noun
) lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
Synonyms:
disdain
,
scorn
Related Words:
dislike
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