CONTEMPT

(noun) a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
He was fined for contempt of court. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
synonyms : disrespect
She treated him with contempt. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) open disrespect for a person or thing
synonyms : scorn
The contempt he felt for her was obvious. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) 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 : despite , disdain , scorn
He regarded their proposal with disdain. -added by nithi

Mnemonics for contempt

(Tag: English) CONTEMPT <> con (with) + TEMPER
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(Tag: ) temp: dislike things which are temporary
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(Tag: ) remind from phrase of Hindi movie"contempt of court "
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(Tag: hindi) con(kon)+ temp(temporary): "kon temporary kaam kiya", he said in contempt tone
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(Tag: English) camp wala tent.I dislike the camp wala tent.
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