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Meaning of contempt

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

contempt

Pronunciation:/kənˈtɛmpt/

noun

Definitions

  1. 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. Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.