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: disdain , scorn , despite ]

a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous

[ Syn: disrespect ]

open disrespect for a person or thing

[ Syn: scorn ]

a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body