CONTEMPT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CONTEMPT?

Need another word that means the same as “contempt”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “contempt” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Contempt” are: disrespect, scorn, despite, disdain, deprecation, disparagement, denigration, opprobrium, odium, obloquy, disregard, slighting, neglect

Contempt as a Noun

Definitions of "Contempt" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “contempt” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous.
• Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike.
• Open disrespect for a person or thing.
• The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.
• The offence of being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law and its officers.
• A willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body.
• Disregard for something that should be considered.

Synonyms of "Contempt" as a noun (13 Words)

denigration	A belittling comment. I witnessed the denigration of anyone who failed to toe the line.
deprecation	A prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster.
despite	Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike. The despite in which outsiders were held is legendary.
disdain	The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect. Her upper lip curled in disdain.
disparagement	The act of speaking contemptuously of.
disregard	Willful lack of care and attention. Blatant disregard for the law.
disrespect	A disrespectful mental attitude. Growing disrespect for the rule of law.
neglect	The trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern. He was reported for neglect of duty.
obloquy	State of disgrace resulting from public abuse. He endured years of contempt and obloquy.
odium	General or widespread hatred or disgust incurred by someone as a result of their actions. He incurred widespread odium for military failures and government corruption.
opprobrium	An occasion or cause of reproach or disgrace. The critical opprobrium generated by his films.
scorn	A feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something. A scandal and a scorn to all who look on thee.
slighting	A deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval.

Usage Examples of "Contempt" as a noun

• He was held in contempt.
• Pam stared at the girl with total contempt.
• It is no wonder journalists are held in such contempt.
• When he was found to have lied to the House this was a contempt.
• This action displays an arrogant contempt for the wishes of the majority.

Associations of "Contempt" (30 Words)

barrack	Lodge in barracks. The granary in which the platoons were barracked.
contemn	Look down on with disdain. It lay in Deronda s nature usually to contemn the feeble.
despise	Look down on with disdain. He despised himself for being selfish.
despite	Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike. She wanted neither favor nor despite.
disaffection	A state or feeling of being dissatisfied, especially with people in authority or a system of control. The widespread disaffection of the troops.
discourtesy	A manner that is rude and insulting. The fact that MPs were not kept informed was an extraordinary discourtesy.
discredit	Damage the reputation of. The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary.
disdain	Look down on with disdain. He disdained to discuss the matter further.
disgust	Cause (someone) to feel revulsion or strong disapproval. They were disgusted by the violence.
disrepute	The state of being held in low esteem. Because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute.
disrespect	A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous. A young brave who disrespects his elders.
flout	Laugh at with contempt and derision. The women pointed and flouted at her.
gibe	Laugh at with contempt and derision. She proved impervious to his sarcastic gibes.
hatred	Intense dislike; hate. Racial hatred.
hostility	Hostile behaviour; unfriendliness or opposition. He could not conceal his hostility.
indignity	An affront to one’s dignity or self-esteem. The indignity of needing financial help.
insult	Treat, mention, or speak to rudely. Turning his back on me was a deliberate insult.
jeer	Laugh at with contempt and derision. Some of the younger men jeered at him.
jibe	Shift from one side of the ship to the other. A jibe at his old rivals.
nauseate	Upset and make nauseated. They were nauseated by the jingoism.
repugnance	The relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time. Our repugnance at the bleeding carcasses.
repulsion	The act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand. Bond lengths are increased due to increasing repulsion between the atoms.
revulsion	A sense of disgust and loathing. News of the attack will be met with sorrow and revulsion.
ridicule	Subject to laughter or ridicule. He is held up as an object of ridicule.
rudeness	Lack of manners; discourteousness. What I will not tolerate is rudeness.
scoff	Laugh at with contempt and derision. Patrick professed to scoff at soppy love scenes in films.
scorn	Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike. The professor scorns the students who don t catch on immediately.
sicken	Make sick or ill. She was sickened by the bomb attack.
sneering	Contemptuous or mocking. It will take a concerted effort from many to lay off the sneering and try understanding.
snide	An unpleasant or underhand person. Snide remarks about my mother.