| query | If you have c_______ for someone or something, you have no respect for them or think that they are unimportant .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. |
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| word | contempt |
| full-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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