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contempt

/kənˈtɛmpt/

contemptnoun

contempts

Translations

His actions showed contempt for the rules.

Его действия показали неуважение к правилам.

She looked at him with contempt.

Она посмотрела на него с презрением.

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Definitions

The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.

She looked at him with contempt after he betrayed her trust.

Disregard for something that should be taken into account.

His contempt for the rules was evident when he ignored the safety protocols.

The offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law and its officers.

The judge warned the defendant that any further outbursts would result in a charge of contempt.

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contemptadjective

/kənˈtɛmpt/

Used attributively in legal and formal contexts (e.g., "contempt proceedings", "contempt order").

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or characteristic of contempt, especially in legal contexts.

The prosecutor filed a contempt motion against the non-compliant witness.