Contempt - Definition

n 1: lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense
dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which
outsiders were held is legendary" [syn: contempt,
disdain, scorn, despite]
2: a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
[syn: contempt, disrespect]
3: open disrespect for a person or thing [syn: contempt,
scorn]
4: a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of
a court or legislative body