contempt


Definition: Meaning of, contempt in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kənˈtɛm(p)t /

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  1. a feeling that someone or something is not important and deserves no respect
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  2. law disobedience or disrespect towards a court of law
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  3. complete lack of fear about something
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contempt used in phrases

  • civil contempt (noun)
    1. law a failure to follow a court order that benefits someone else
  • contempt of Congress (noun)
    1. law deliberate obstruction of the operation of the federal legislative branch
  • contempt of court (noun)
    1. law disrespect for the rules of a court of law
  • criminal contempt (noun)
    1. law an act of disrespect that impedes the administration of justice
  • self-contempt (noun)
    1. a feeling of contempt for oneself
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