contempt

US /kənˈtempt/
UK /kənˈtempt/
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1.

mépris, dédain

the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

:
She felt nothing but contempt for his actions.
Elle ne ressentait que du mépris pour ses actions.
His voice was full of contempt.
Sa voix était pleine de mépris.
2.

outrage au tribunal, mépris

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

:
The lawyer was cited for contempt of court.
L'avocat a été cité pour outrage au tribunal.
His refusal to answer was an act of contempt.
Son refus de répondre était un acte d'outrage.