What is "contempt" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "contempt": lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

Noun

Meaning of "contempt": a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous

Noun

Meaning of "contempt": open disrespect for a person or thing

Noun

Meaning of "contempt": a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body

Noun

Synonyms:

distaste, mockery, derision, condescension, antipathy, ridicule, malice, disregard, defiance, scorn, hatred, neglect, snobbery, repugnance, despisal, stubbornness, despite, indignity, slight, contumely, audacity, disesteem, aversion, recalcitrance, despisement, shame, ignominy, humiliation, infamy, dishonor, discredit, disesteem, disrepute, disfavor, stigma, opprobrium, insignificancy,

Antonyms:

flattery, praise, friendliness, liking, obedience, compliment, admiration, affection, approbation, endorsement, like, love, loving, respect, approval, esteem, honor, regard, sympathy, care, sanction, admiration, affection, approbation, endorsement, credit, esteem, honor, approval, love, regard, respect, sanction,