English Explanatory Dictionary

hold in contempt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To judge someone to have been in contempt of court.
  2. To consider someone unworthy of respect.

Word forms

hold in contempt holds in contempt holding in contempt held in contempt

Related words

hold in derision
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