contempt
US /kənˈtempt/
UK /kənˈtempt/
1.
penghinaan, cemoohan
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
:
•
She felt nothing but contempt for his actions.
Dia tidak merasakan apa-apa selain penghinaan terhadap tindakannya.
•
His voice was full of contempt.
Suaranya penuh dengan penghinaan.
2.
penghinaan terhadap pengadilan, ketidakpatuhan
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.
Pengacara itu didakwa karena penghinaan terhadap pengadilan.
•
His refusal to answer was an act of contempt.
Penolakannya untuk menjawab adalah tindakan penghinaan.