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contemptOne entry found for contempt. Main Entry: con·tempt Pronunciation: k&n-'tem(p)t Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin contemptus, from contemnere 1 a : the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : DISDAIN b : lack of respect or reverence for something 2 : the state of being despised 3 : willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legislative body <contempt of court>
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