contempt in WordNet English dictionary

1. a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
   contempt 
   
2. a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
   contempt  disrespect 
   
3. open disrespect for a person or thing
   contempt  scorn 
   
4. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
   "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
   contempt  disdain  scorn  despite