Contempt definition

Contempt

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WordNet

(1) A willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body

(2) A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous

(3) Open disrespect for a person or thing

(4) Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

"He was held in contempt"

"The despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"

WiktionaryText

The feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn.
The state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace.
Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.