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
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This American version of Stockholm syndrome gets twisted by Rock’s sarcastic approach to political contempt.
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Armond White, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024
At one point, Jordan even threatened to try to hold Google and Meta in contempt of Congress for failing to hand over enough documents.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
Back in June, Steel was held in contempt and sentenced to 20 days in jail following an argument with Judge Ural Glanville, who was eventually recused from the trial.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
Yet, that contempt hasn’t deterred the DA from doubling down on the matter.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024
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Armond White, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024
At one point, Jordan even threatened to try to hold Google and Meta in contempt of Congress for failing to hand over enough documents.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
Back in June, Steel was held in contempt and sentenced to 20 days in jail following an argument with Judge Ural Glanville, who was eventually recused from the trial.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
Yet, that contempt hasn’t deterred the DA from doubling down on the matter.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Contempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contempt. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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