#1 contempt n. [disdain, scorn, despite] lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary". wn
#2 contempt n. [disrespect] a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous. wn
#3 contempt n. [scorn] open disrespect for a person or thing. wn
#4 contempt n. a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body. wn
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