How do you pronounce contempt?

contempt is pronounced as /kənˈtɛmpt/.

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contempt

😤contempt (kɑ̃tɑ̃pt)

noun

/kənˈtɛmpt/

mépris, dédain (mepri, dedain)

contemporary contemptible

Signification

a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something

Traduction de la signification

un fort sentiment de dégoût et de manque de respect envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose

un fort sentiment de degout et de manque de respect envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose

Phrases d'exemple

He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.

Il a parlé avec mépris des fonctionnaires corrompus.

Expressions d'exemple

hold in contempt

tenir en mépris

tenir en mepris

Synonymes

disdain, scorn, disrespect, derision

Antonymes

respect, admiration, honor

Collocations

deep contempt, open contempt, show contempt, treat with contempt

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