contempt
US /kənˈtempt/
UK /kənˈtempt/
1.
ازدراء, احتقار
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
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She felt nothing but contempt for his actions.
لم تشعر إلا بـالازدراء لأفعاله.
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His voice was full of contempt.
كان صوته مليئًا بـالازدراء.
2.
ازدراء المحكمة, عدم احترام
disobedience to or disrespect for a court of law and its officers in the form of behavior that obstructs or is intended to obstruct the administration of justice
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The lawyer was cited for contempt of court.
تم اتهام المحامي بـازدراء المحكمة.
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His refusal to answer was an act of contempt.
رفضه الإجابة كان عملاً من أعمال الازدراء.