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Main Entry:
con·tempt Listen to the pronunciation of contempt
Pronunciation:
\kən-ˈtem(p)t\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin contemptus, from contemnere
Date:
14th century
1 a: the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain b: lack of respect or reverence for something2: the state of being despised3: willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legislative body <contempt of court>
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