| word | contempt |
|---|---|
| definition | noun If you have contempt for someone or something, you have no respect for them or think that they are unimportant . He has contempt for those beyond his immediate family circle. I hope voters will treat his advice with the contempt it deserves. Contempt means the same as contempt of court . Mr. Kelly was sentenced to six months in prison for contempt. |
| cefr-level | C1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:c1
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