contempt

noun

con·tempt kən-ˈtem(p)t How to pronounce contempt (audio)

: the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain

glared at him in contempt

: lack of respect or reverence for something

acting with contempt for public safety

: the state of being despised

: willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legislative body

contempt of court

Example Sentences

There, in the tall grass and the jungle, many would fall and the rest would return home to endure the sullen contempt of their fellow citizens, all to no purpose.

A. J. Bacevich, Commonweal, 12 Sept. 1997 I even read a mild contempt into this first-name business, comparable to the old habit of calling men Mac, Ace, Chief, or Buddy, or calling women Honey, Sweetie, or Doll.

Aristides, American Scholar, Summer 1996 The same contempt for the poor that suggests kids are better off in orphanages will mobilize resistance to the orphanages themselves.

Katha Pollitt, Nation, 12 Dec. 1994 … they looked with contempt at the bloodless gray arthritic hands of the old woman …

Alice Walker, In Love & Trouble, 1973 He feels that wealthy people view him with contempt because he is poor. He spoke with contempt in his voice. She has displayed a profound contempt for her opponents. She was arrested for contempt of court. See More

Recent Examples on the Web And yet while that movie plainly holds its subject, the ungainly figure skater Tonya Harding, in contempt, there’s a certain respect here for Tyson.

Daniel D'addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2022 The report was released just days after a federal judge held IDOC in contempt for failing to complete a process in developing a plan required by the monitor to improve the quality of health care for the agency’s prison population.

Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2022 The death came up during the proceeding, which regarded Terry’s motion to hold Chris Pettit in contempt for withdrawing $125,000 from his retirement accounts.

Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Aug. 2022 The witness was ultimately notified the committee had voted to hold Bannon in contempt on Oct. 19, prompting a subsequent referral to the Justice Department for prosecution after a full House vote two days later.

Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022 The judge ruled last month that Vos would not face penalties after being held in contempt but would determine later whether he should be penalized for how Vos has handled records requests related to the election review.

Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 18 July 2022 Bannon, an ally in Trump's effort to overturn his election loss, faced up to two years in jail and fines if found in contempt.

Harold Maass, The Week, 11 July 2022 Bannon’s previous refusal to comply with a committee subpoena to testify led the House to hold him in contempt.

Billy House, Fortune, 10 July 2022 Jon Comstock, 72, of Rogers was sentenced to five days in the Benton County jail after Rogers District Judge Chris Griffin found him in contempt.

Tracy Neal, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2022 See More

Legal Definition

contempt

noun

con·tempt kən-ˈtempt How to pronounce contempt (audio)

: willful disobedience or open disrespect of the orders, authority, or dignity of a court or judge acting in a judicial capacity by disruptive language or conduct or by failure to obey the court's orders

also : the offense of contempt

called also contempt of court

— civil contempt

: contempt that consists of disobedience to a court order in favor of the opposing party

Note: The sanctions for civil contempt end upon compliance with the order.

— constructive contempt

: indirect contempt in this entry

— criminal contempt

: contempt consisting of conduct that disrupts or opposes the proceedings or power of the court

Note: The sanctions for criminal contempt are designed to punish as well as to coerce compliance.

— direct contempt

: contempt committed in the presence of the court or in a location close enough to disrupt the court's proceedings

— indirect contempt

: contempt (as disobedience of a court order) that occurs outside of the presence of the court

: willful disobedience to a lawful order of or willful obstruction of a legislative body in the course of exercising its powers

contempt of Congress

单词	contempt
释义	contempt noun con·tempt kən-ˈtem(p)t 1 a : the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain glared at him in contempt b : lack of respect or reverence for something acting with contempt for public safety 2 : the state of being despised 3 : willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legislative body contempt of court Synonyms contemptuousness despisement despite despitefulness disdain misprision scorn See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences There, in the tall grass and the jungle, many would fall and the rest would return home to endure the sullen contempt of their fellow citizens, all to no purpose. A. J. Bacevich, Commonweal, 12 Sept. 1997 I even read a mild contempt into this first-name business, comparable to the old habit of calling men Mac, Ace, Chief, or Buddy, or calling women Honey, Sweetie, or Doll. Aristides, American Scholar, Summer 1996 The same contempt for the poor that suggests kids are better off in orphanages will mobilize resistance to the orphanages themselves. Katha Pollitt, Nation, 12 Dec. 1994 … they looked with contempt at the bloodless gray arthritic hands of the old woman … Alice Walker, In Love & Trouble, 1973 He feels that wealthy people view him with contempt because he is poor. He spoke with contempt in his voice. She has displayed a profound contempt for her opponents. She was arrested for contempt of court. See More Recent Examples on the Web And yet while that movie plainly holds its subject, the ungainly figure skater Tonya Harding, in contempt, there’s a certain respect here for Tyson. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2022 The report was released just days after a federal judge held IDOC in contempt for failing to complete a process in developing a plan required by the monitor to improve the quality of health care for the agency’s prison population. Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2022 The death came up during the proceeding, which regarded Terry’s motion to hold Chris Pettit in contempt for withdrawing $125,000 from his retirement accounts. Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Aug. 2022 The witness was ultimately notified the committee had voted to hold Bannon in contempt on Oct. 19, prompting a subsequent referral to the Justice Department for prosecution after a full House vote two days later. Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022 The judge ruled last month that Vos would not face penalties after being held in contempt but would determine later whether he should be penalized for how Vos has handled records requests related to the election review. Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 18 July 2022 Bannon, an ally in Trump's effort to overturn his election loss, faced up to two years in jail and fines if found in contempt. Harold Maass, The Week, 11 July 2022 Bannon’s previous refusal to comply with a committee subpoena to testify led the House to hold him in contempt. Billy House, Fortune, 10 July 2022 Jon Comstock, 72, of Rogers was sentenced to five days in the Benton County jail after Rogers District Judge Chris Griffin found him in contempt. Tracy Neal, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin contemptus, from contemnere "to look down on, show no respect for, despise" + -tus, suffix of action nouns (with loss of n and intrusive p) — more at contemn First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing contempt figure of contempt self-contempt held in contempt beneath contempt figure of contempt self-contempt held in contempt beneath contempt Kids Definition contempt noun con·tempt kən-ˈtempt 1 : a feeling of disrespect or disapproval of something or someone It amused him that she pretended such contempt for him and yet condescended to show off … Esther Forbes, Johnny Tremain 2 : the state of being despised He holds them in contempt. 3 : lack of proper respect for a judge or court He was fined for contempt of court. Legal Definition contempt noun con·tempt kən-ˈtempt 1 : willful disobedience or open disrespect of the orders, authority, or dignity of a court or judge acting in a judicial capacity by disruptive language or conduct or by failure to obey the court's orders also : the offense of contempt called also contempt of court — civil contempt : contempt that consists of disobedience to a court order in favor of the opposing party Note: The sanctions for civil contempt end upon compliance with the order. — constructive contempt : indirect contempt in this entry — criminal contempt : contempt consisting of conduct that disrupts or opposes the proceedings or power of the court Note: The sanctions for criminal contempt are designed to punish as well as to coerce compliance. — direct contempt : contempt committed in the presence of the court or in a location close enough to disrupt the court's proceedings — indirect contempt : contempt (as disobedience of a court order) that occurs outside of the presence of the court 2 : willful disobedience to a lawful order of or willful obstruction of a legislative body in the course of exercising its powers contempt of Congress contempt noun 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 Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disdain hatred disgust distaste scorn malice hate hostility hatefulness contemptuousness resentment jealousy despite misprision loathing despisement spite revulsion abhorrence detestation meanness grudge malevolence animosity repugnance ridicule enmity condemnation despitefulness vindictiveness malignity repulsion antipathy bitterness antagonism disparagement spitefulness odium maliciousness derision malignancy execration abomination lovelessness rancor pique censure depreciation invidiousness abuse bile denunciation vituperation virulence vitriol invective aversion jaundice venom detraction gall mockery belittlement spleen horror aspersion deprecation diminishment cattiness Antonyms & Near Antonyms respect admiration esteem regard reverence acceptance tolerance favor estimation deference adoration veneration worship affection adulation idolatry love glorification fondness liking deification idolization fancy lionization See More
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