contempt

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /kənˈtɛmpt/

Noun

contempt

1. (uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
2. The state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace.
3. (legal) Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.

Synonyms

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Antonyms

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Translations

• French: mépris
• German: Verachtung
• Italian: disprezzo
• Portuguese: desprezo, desdém, contempto
• Russian: презре́ние
• Spanish: desprecio, desdén

Translations

• German: Schande, Blamage
• Russian: позо́р
• Spanish: desgracia, deshonra, vergüenza

Translations

• French: outrage
• German: Mißachtung, Beamtenbeleidigung
• Portuguese: desacato
• Russian: неуваже́ние
• Spanish: desacato

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