One entry found for contempt.

Entry Word: contempt
Function: noun
Text: open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect <my undying contempt for people who abuse animals>
Synonyms despite, despitefulness, disdain, scorn
Related Words abhorrence, abomination, execration, hate, hatred, loathing; cattiness, hatefulness, invidiousness, malevolence, malice, maliciousness, malignancy, malignity, meanness, spite, spitefulness; aversion, disgust, distaste, horror, odium, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion; animosity, antagonism, antipathy, bitterness, enmity, grudge, hostility, jealousy, pique, resentment; bile, jaundice, rancor, spleen, venom, virulence, vitriol
Near Antonyms acceptance, tolerance; adoration, veneration, worship; affection, fondness, liking
Antonyms admiration, esteem, regard, respect