as in disdain
open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect
my undying contempt for people who abuse animals
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Recent Examples of contempt
Meanwhile, two federal judges are investigating whether the Trump administration has defied their orders, a possible trigger for contempt proceedings.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
Blackman said the Supreme Court could intervene is Boasberg finds contempt.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers referred the matter to U.S. attorneys, who will decide whether to pursue criminal contempt proceedings on both Roman and Apple.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Another option would be that Trump could pardon anyone charged with contempt.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
Blackman said the Supreme Court could intervene is Boasberg finds contempt.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers referred the matter to U.S. attorneys, who will decide whether to pursue criminal contempt proceedings on both Roman and Apple.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Another option would be that Trump could pardon anyone charged with contempt.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contempt
Noun
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That is extremely unlikely given Trump's apparent disdain for Boasberg who has overseen a number of Trump's related cases.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
6 May 2025
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The president long has demonstrated a general disdain for Tinseltown — despite his own past as a reality TV star — especially after its outpouring of support for former Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential run.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The project educates students about the dangers of hatred and bigotry and the importance of standing against all forms of prejudice.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Republicans such as our current president spew contempt like volcanoes of hatred, prejudice and madness.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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“Contempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contempt. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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