How to pronounce "contempt"

• "contempt" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "contempt"

Noun

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"

Synonyms:

• contempt
• disdain
• scorn
• despite

Noun

a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous

Synonyms:

• contempt
• disrespect

Noun

open disrespect for a person or thing

Synonyms:

• contempt
• scorn

Noun

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

Synonyms:

• contempt