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English to English noun
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lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike |  | Example: he was held in contempt
the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
source: wordnet30
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a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous | | source: wordnet30
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open disrespect for a person or thing | | source: wordnet30
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a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body | | source: wordnet30
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The act of contemning or despising; the feeling with which one regards that which is esteemed mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn. | | source: webster1913
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