Definition of Contempt

Noun: contempt  kun'tem(p)t

1. Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
   "he was held in contempt";
   - disdain, scorn, despite
    
2. A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
   - disrespect
    
3. Open disrespect for a person or thing
   - scorn
    
4. (law) a wilful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body

See also:
contemporizing
contemptibility

Anagrams containing the word contempt

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