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contempt vs disrespect

disrespect vs contempt

contempt and disrespect both are nouns.

contempt is not a verb while disrespect is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contempt Yes No No No
disrespect Yes No Yes No
As nouns, contempt and disrespect are synonyms defined as:
  • contempt and disrespect: a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
As nouns, disrespect is a hypernym of contempt; that is, disrespect is a word with a broader meaning than contempt:
  • contempt: open disrespect for a person or thing
  • disrespect: an expression of lack of respect
Other hypernyms of contempt include discourtesy.
contempt (noun) disrespect (noun)
a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous a disrespectful mental attitude
open disrespect for a person or thing an expression of lack of respect
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
contempt (verb) disrespect (verb)
have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
show a lack of respect for
Difference between contempt and disrespect

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