I. noun
1.
the feeling or attitude of despising
felt despite toward the lowly
Synonyms: contempt, despisal, despisement, disdain, disparagement, scorn
Related Word: disdainfulness, insolence, superciliousness; abhorrence, abomination, detestation, hate, hatred, loathing; rejection, repudiation, spurning; aversion, disfavor, dislike, distaste; cold shoulder, rebuff, slight, snub; disgust, loathing
Contrasted words: admiration, esteem, honor, regard, respect; attraction, liking
2.
Synonyms: malice , grudge, ill will, malevolence, maliciousness, malignancy, malignity, spite, spitefulness, spleen
Related Word: contempt, disdain, scorn; abhorrence, abomination, detestation, hate, hatred, loathing
Contrasted words: admiration, esteem, respect; awe, fear, reverence
Antonyms: appreciation
3.
Synonyms: defiance 2, contempt, contumacy, recalcitrance, stubbornness
Related Word: harm, hurt, injury
4.
Synonyms: affront , contumely, indignity, insult, slap
Related Word: cut, discourtesy, incivility; rebuff, slight, snub
II. preposition
Synonyms: against 4, in spite of, notwithstanding, regardless of