What is another word for contempt? - 170 contempt Synonyms

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disdain scorn disrespect mockery ridicule derision sneer sneering disdainfulness contemptuousness contemptibility scornfulness disrespectfulness ignominy shame disgrace dishonor ignobility contumely contumeliousness abhorrence loathing detestation abomination aversion distaste dislike disapproval disfavor odium hatred ill will malevolence rancor bitterness acrimony asperity severity harshness sternness austerity stringency rigor strictness

The feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect, according to the Oxford English Dictionary.

* A strong feeling of disrespect or dislike for someone or something, as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
* The state of being despised or disgraced, as per Cambridge Dictionary.

The judge held the defendant in contempt for disobeying court orders.
* Her contempt for her ex-husband was evident in her tone and body language.
* The company's contempt for environmental regulations led to severe fines and penalties.
* The artist's use of satire and irony expressed her contempt for societal norms.
* The politician's contempt for the opposition party was clear in his speeches and interviews.