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contempt
Definition:
(nou) lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike (nou) a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous (nou) open disrespect for a person or thing (nou) a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
Phonetic Transcription:
kənˈtempt
Examples:
This proposal was dismissed with the utmost indignation and contempt.
But his action is symptomatic of a contempt for the authority of arbcom.
Hatred of the government gave way to a jaded contempt.
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