2 meanings, 4 uses
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1 —3 uses as in:
feels contempt towards her
Definition
lack of respect for someone or something thought inferior — often accompanied by a feeling of dislike or disgust
- The boy did not answer. He gave a short contemptuous snort.p. 36.1
contemptuous = disrespectful
Other Uses (with this meaning)
- She spoke quietly, contemptuously.p. 158.5
- I guess if she hadn't been so poor and ignorant, Judge Taylor would have put her under the jail for the contempt she had shown everybody in the courtroom.p. 252.0
contemptuously = with disrespect
contempt = disrespect
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2 —1 use as in:
held in contempt of court
Definition
the crime of willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
- [judge speaking:] ...you come before me on contempt charges.p. 232.9
contempt = the crime of willful disrespect for the authority of a court
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