noun
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
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- he was held in contempt
- the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
noun
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
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verb
look down on with disdain
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- He despises the people he has to work for
- The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately
verb
reject with contempt
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- She spurned his advances