Contempt

noun

/kənˈtɛmpt/

Word Frequency: 7.4

Definitions

1.nounThe state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

2.nounThe state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace.

3.nounOpen disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.

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