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The correct spelling is contempts.
How to pronounce contempts
noun
Say it like: Con-tem-pts
The correct spelling is contempts. The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
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Definition
noun
- 1.The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
- 2.The state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace.
- 3.Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
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