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: contempt , disdain , despite ]

open disrespect for a person or thing

[ Syn: contempt ]

look down on with disdain; He despises the people he has to work for; The professor scorns the students who dont catch on immediately

[ Syn: contemn , despise , disdain ]

reject with contempt; She spurned his advances

[ Syn: reject , spurn , freeze off , pooh-pooh , disdain , turn down ]