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contempt noun

  /kənˈtɛmpt/
  • (uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
 halveksinta, ylenkatse, halveksunta, kunniattomuus
  • (legal) Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
 oikeuden halventaminen

contemptible adjective

  /kənˈtɛmptəbəl/
  • Deserving contempt.
 alhainen, halveksittava
contempt of court
oikeuden halventaminen
familiarity breeds contempt
tuttua on helpompi inhota
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