in contempt
phrase
: in the state of having been found guilty of the offense of contempt
refused to appear and was held in contempt
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“In contempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contempt. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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