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

Derived forms: contempts

See also: contemptuous

Type of: discourtesy, dislike, disobedience, disrespect, noncompliance, rudeness

Encyclopedia: Contempt

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