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Contempt (Noun)

Meaning 1

Open disrespect for a person or thing.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Scorn

Hypernyms

  • Discourtesy

Hyponyms

  • Leer

Related Words

  • Contemptuous (adjective)

Meaning 2

A willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

  • Noncompliance

Meaning 3

A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Disrespect

Hypernyms

  • Rudeness

Related Words

  • Contemptuous (adjective)

Meaning 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".

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Synonyms

  • Despite
  • Scorn
  • Disdain

Related Words

  • Contemptuous (adjective)
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