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1 contempt
[kən'tempt]1) (very low opinion; scorn: She spoke with utter contempt of her husband's behaviour.) fyrirlitning2) (disregard for the law.) óvirðing•- contemptibly
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2 sneer
[sniə] 1. verb1) (to raise the top lip at one side in a kind of smile that expresses scorn: What are you sneering for?) fitja upp á trÿnið2) ((with at) to show contempt for (something) by such an expression or by scornful words etc: He sneered at our attempts to improve the situation.) hæðast að; setja upp fyrirlitningarsvip3) (to say with contempt: `You haven't a chance of getting that job,' he sneered.) segja með fyrirlitningu2. noun(a scornful expression, words etc that express contempt.) hæðnissvipur; háðsglósa -
3 scorn
[sko:n] 1. noun(contempt or disgust: He looked at my drawing with scorn.) fyrirlitning2. verb(to show contempt for; to despise: They scorned my suggestion.) fyrirlíta- scornful- scornfully
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4 contemptible
adjective (deserving contempt: His behaviour was contemptible.) fyrirlitlegur -
5 contemptuous
[- uəs]adjective (showing contempt: a contemptuous sneer.) fyrirlitningar- -
6 creature
['kri: ə]1) (an animal or human being: all God's creatures.) skepna2) (a term of contempt or pity: The poor creature could hardly stand.) grey, ræfilstuska -
7 cretin
['kretin]1) (a person who is mentally subnormal and physically deformed.) kretíni2) (an idiot, used as a term of contempt and abuse.) fáviti -
8 derision
[di'riʒən]noun (mockery or laughter which shows scorn and contempt: His remarks were greeted with shouts of derision.) hæðni; hæðnishlátur -
9 despise
1) (to look upon with scorn and contempt: I know he despises me for failing my exam.) fyrirlíta2) (to refuse to have, use etc; to scorn: She despises such luxuries as fur boots.) hafa andstyggð á•- despicably -
10 fly in the face of
(to oppose or defy; to treat with contempt: He flew in the face of danger.) storka -
11 look down one's nose at
(to regard with contempt.) líta á með fyrirlitningu -
12 sexist
adjective (showing contempt for the other sex: a very sexist remark.) sem gerir kynjum mishátt undir höfði -
13 snort
[sno:t] 1. verb1) ((usually of animals) to force air noisily through the nostrils, breathing either in or out: The horses snorted impatiently.) fnæsa2) ((of people) to make a similar noise, showing disapproval, anger, contempt, amusement etc: She snorted at the very suggestion that she was tired.) hnussa2. noun(an act of snorting: a snort of impatience; She gave a snort of laughter.) hnuss -
14 spit
I 1. [spit] noun((also spittle ['spitl]) the liquid that forms in the mouth.) munnvatn, hráki2. verb1) (to throw out (spit) from the mouth: He spat in the gutter as an indication of contempt.) hrækja2) (to send (out) with force: The fire spat (out) sparks.) spÿtaII [spit] noun(a type of sharp-pointed metal bar on which meat is roasted.) steikarteinn -
15 turn up one's nose at
(to treat with contempt: He turned up his nose at the school dinner.) sÿna fyrirlitningu
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contempt — con·tempt /kən tempt/ n 1: willful disobedience or open disrespect of the orders, authority, or dignity of a court or judge acting in a judicial capacity by disruptive language or conduct or by failure to obey the court s orders; also: the… … Law dictionary
Contempt — Con*tempt (k[o^]n*t[e^]mt ; 215), n. [L. contemptus, fr. contemnere: cf. OF. contempt. See {Contemn}.] 1. The act of contemning or despising; the feeling with which one regards that which is esteemed mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
contempt — ► NOUN 1) the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration. 2) (also contempt of court) the offence of being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law. ● beneath contempt Cf. ↑beneath contempt ● hold in contempt… … English terms dictionary
contempt — late 14c., from L. contemptus scorn, from pp. of contemnere to scorn, despise, from com , intensive prefix (see COM (Cf. com )), + *temnere to slight, scorn, of uncertain origin. Phrase contempt of court is attested from 19c., though the idea is… … Etymology dictionary
contempt — [n1] disdain, disrespect antipathy, audacity, aversion, condescension, contumely, defiance, derision, despisal, despisement, despite, disesteem, disregard, distaste, hatred, indignity, malice, mockery, neglect, recalcitrance, repugnance, ridicule … New thesaurus
contempt — [kən tempt′] n. [OFr < L contemptus, scorn, pp. of contemnere: see CONTEMN] 1. the feeling or attitude of one who looks down on somebody or something as being low, mean, or unworthy; scorn 2. the condition of being despised or scorned 3. the… … English World dictionary
contempt — despite, disdain, scorn (see under DESPISE vb) Analogous words: abhorrence, detestation, loathing, hatred, hate (see under HATE vb): aversion, *antipathy: repugnance, distaste (see corresponding adjectives at REPUGNANT) Antonyms: respect… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
contempt — et mespris de justice, Iurisdictionis contemptus et legum ludibrium, B … Thresor de la langue françoyse
Contempt — Disdain redirects here. For other uses, see Disdain (disambiguation). For the legal term, see Contempt of court. For other uses of Contempt, see Contempt (disambiguation). Contempt is an intensely negative emotion regarding a person or group of… … Wikipedia
contempt — /keuhn tempt /, n. 1. the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn. 2. the state of being despised; dishonor; disgrace. 3. Law. a. willful disobedience to or open disrespect for the rules or … Universalium
contempt — noun 1 lack of respect ADJECTIVE ▪ complete, deep, great, open, outright, pure, utter, withering ▪ cold … Collocations dictionary
