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1. contempt

noun. ['kənˈtɛmpt'] lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike.

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  • contempt (English)
  • contemptus (Latin)
  • contemnere (Latin)

2. contempt

noun. ['kənˈtɛmpt'] a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous.

Etymology

  • contempt (English)
  • contemptus (Latin)
  • contemnere (Latin)

3. contempt

noun. ['kənˈtɛmpt'] a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body.

Etymology

  • contempt (English)
  • contemptus (Latin)
  • contemnere (Latin)

4. contempt

noun. ['kənˈtɛmpt'] open disrespect for a person or thing.

Etymology

  • contempt (English)
  • contemptus (Latin)
  • contemnere (Latin)
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