Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: contempt

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

About George W. Bush, Chavez expressed himself in terms of the deepest contempt.

Source: http://www.marxist.com/a-tribute-to-hugo-chavez.htm

According to Dr. John Gottman, long-time marriage researcher, “contempt is the most poisonous of all relationship killers.”

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/aikenstandard/lifestyle/family-and-marriage-identifying-the-predictors-of-divorce/article_c25cba82-3ba5-11ee-8b0b-af3cd76f2190.html

A cessation to contempt, disdain and scorn within the cybersecurity community.

Source: https://energycentral.com/c/pip/its-special-time-year-rsa-here

A district judge’s effort to charge the Moore County clerk of court with criminal contempt led to the clerk filing a civil lawsuit of his own.

Source: https://www.wral.com/story/courthouse-drama-clerk-says-affair-politics-behind-effort-to-remove-him-from-office/21207915/

A federal judge has found Washington state in contempt and ordered it to pay more than $100 million in fines…

Source: https://wtop.com/national/2023/07/judge-holds-washington-state-in-contempt-for-not-providing-services-to-mentally-ill-people-in-jails/

And in case he decides to go to the apex court, he can file a contempt petition,” said a government functionary.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/punjab-governor-banwarilal-purohit-cm-bhagwant-mann-action-against-kataruchak-8648155/

Anyone violating the new restrictions is subject to a fine or imprisonment on a contempt of court charge.

Source: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/05/19/new-cell-phone-electronics-restrictions-issued-for-eastern-panhandle-courthouses/

At 2:20 a.m. officers located and apprehended Paul Deal Jr. who had an active warrant through Van Wert Sheriff’s Office for contempt of court.

Source: https://www.dailyadvocate.com/2023/03/13/greenville-police-blotter-114/

A trial had been set for next month in the child support case, and Biden faced a July 10 contempt hearing in Arkansas.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/u-s-news/2023/06/hunter-biden-settles-child-support-case-with-arkansas-woman/

Barry's counsel Stanley Reiz KC opposed the application, telling the court: "It may be that the status of this graffiti isn't different to a comment made on social media, it is potentially contempt of court.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/graffiti-brands-ian-fitzgibbon-grass-28091004

Boris Johnson lashed out at Sir Bernard after the committee found the ex-PM in contempt of parliament over lies to MPs in the Commons.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12199851/Partygate-hypocrite-Bernard-Jenkin-enthusiastic-nudist-married-Richard-Curtis-ex.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

But like my fellow countrymen and women, I faced contempt and hostility there.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/7/9/books-are-losing-value-in-afghanistan-this-scares-me

But the way of declaring a witness in contempt was exercised, it needs to have due process),” Senator Sonny Angara said as sponsor of the Judiciary’s 2024 proposed budget.

Source: https://balita.com/zubiri-sc-decision-on-pharmally-execs-petition-reminder-to-senators/

Chief Judge Beryl Howell did not rule out the possibility that Trump could be held in contempt if their talks broke down further.

Source: https://abc11.com/donald-trump-maralago-fbi-search-classified-documents/12797646/

Comer echoed that they would "certainly" plan to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/hunter-biden-speaks-recent-indictment-tax-gun-charges/story?id=105619409

Comer said he hopes the first son is held in contempt of Congress over the stunt “as soon as we get back.”

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/12/27/news/contents-of-bidens-pseudonym-emails-tops-comers-list-of-material-impeachment-inquiry-hopes-to-obtain/

Criticism is “You never take out the trash,” defensiveness is “Yeah, well you never do the dishes,” contempt is name-calling and insulting someone’s character, and stonewalling is ignoring, walking away, and shutting down.

Source: https://www.eptrail.com/2023/02/02/inside-healthy-living-self-help/

Damien Harris appeared to be with the Patriots before the Bills, but that doesn’t mean he holds contempt for the players and coaches still in New England.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/03/what-damien-harris-said-patriots-bill-belichick-first-bills-interview/

Daniel Alexander Ramirez, 22, of Mission Viejo was arrested on suspicion of contempt of court and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Source: https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/police-log-week-of-oct-18-to-oct-24/

Declassified White House tapes and documents quoted by Bass show that, in internal meetings at the time, Kissinger expressed contempt for those who “bleed” for the “dying Bengalis.”

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/11/29/henry-kissinger-obituary-cambodia-war-crimes-secretary-of-state/