contempt
US /kənˈtempt/
UK /kənˈtempt/
1.
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.
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His voice was full of contempt.
2.
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.
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His refusal to answer was an act of contempt.