Understanding the meaning of contempt

contempt

/kən'tɛmpt/

noun
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
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disrespect

type of:
rudeness discourtesy
noun
open disrespect for a person or thing
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scorn

type of:
disrespect discourtesy
noun
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
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"he was held in contempt"

Similar:

despite disdain scorn

type of:
dislike
noun
a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
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type of:
noncompliance disobedience

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