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Synonyms for contempt
kənˈtɛmptcon·tempt
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English Synonyms and Antonyms
contemptnoun
Synonyms:
abhorrence, antipathy, aversion, dislike, hatred, loathing, repugnanceAntonyms:
esteem, esteem, estimate, estimation, favor, regard, respect
Princeton's WordNet
contempt, disdain, scorn, despitenoun
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
"he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
Synonyms:
patronage, scorn, condescension, disdain, despite, disrespectcontempt, disrespectnoun
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
Synonyms:
scorn, discourtesy, disdain, despite, disrespectcontempt, scornnoun
open disrespect for a person or thing
Synonyms:
scorn, disdain, despite, disrespectcontemptnoun
a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
Synonyms:
scorn, disdain, despite, disrespect
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Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#2813 | despite | |
#13325 | hatred | |
#17209 | contempt | |
#17397 | dislike | |
#17766 | insult | |
#18414 | disregard | |
#20114 | outrage | |
#20514 | defiance | |
#26436 | patronage | |
#29456 | aversion | |
#31846 | loathing | |
#34727 | scorn | |
#36196 | disrespect | |
#37610 | disdain | |
#66496 | derision | |
#78152 | antipathy | |
#84637 | condescension | |
#103154 | abhorrence | |
#125223 | flouting | |
#143011 | repugnance | |
#246599 | discourtesy |
How to use contempt in a sentence?
They act like you're the community's problem, as if you caused the recession, see if these guys get what this is all about, because we've got to change the dismissive contempt that is taking hold in this new outfit.
The Trump administration's actions at the southern border are grotesque and dehumanizing, there seems to be open contempt for the rule of law and for basic human decency.
You will be expected to answer all of the committee's questions, including questions about specific White House officials and allegations of retaliation against the whistleblower, if you answer all of these questions, there would be no need for the committee to pursue contempt against you in the future.
Between flattery and admiration there often flows a river of contempt.
He is under a current subpoena that threatens him with the possibility of contempt or other unspecified adverse action. The decision as to Charles Kupperman can directly affect whether the White House moves on that step.
Translations for contempt
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- احتقار, ازدراءArabic
- пренебрежение, неуважение, презрениеBulgarian
- ponížení, opovržení, despekt, pohrdání, přezíráníCzech
- Beamtenbeleidigung, Verachtung, Blamage, Schande, MißachtungGerman
- desgracia, desprecio, desacato, desdén, deshonra, vergüenzaSpanish
- تحقیرPersian
- kunniattomuus, halveksinta, ylenkatseFinnish
- outrage, méprisFrench
- בוזHebrew
- निंदाHindi
- fyrirlitning, óvirðingIcelandic
- disprezzoItalian
- בוזHebrew
- 侮辱, 軽蔑, 侮蔑Japanese
- ತಿರಸ್ಕಾರKannada
- പുച്ഛംMalayalam
- minachting, verachtingDutch
- foraktNorwegian
- obraza, pogarda, lekceważeniePolish
- desprezo, desdém, contempto, desacatoPortuguese
- презрение, пренебрежение, бесчестие, позор, неуважениеRussian
- nadutost, nadmenost, prezrivost, prezirSerbo-Croatian
- missnöje, misshag, missaktning, förakt, avsmakSwedish
- அவமதிப்புTamil
- ดูถูกThai
- küçümsemekTurkish
- nestümVolapük
- 鄙視Chinese
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