CONTEMPT Synonyms
There are 16 synonyms of the word
contempt.
(exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word contempt. (close relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word contempt. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CONTEMPT
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | scorn | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | disdain | |||||
| 3 | disrespect | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | belittle | verbv | ||||
| 5 | depreciate | verbv | ||||
| 6 | derision | nounn | ||||
| 7 | despise | verbv | ||||
| 8 | disregard | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | haughtiness | nounn | ||||
| 10 | mock | verbv | ||||
| 11 | ridicule | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 12 | scoff | verbv | ||||
| 13 | slight | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 14 | sneer | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 15 | scornfulness | nounn | ||||
| 16 | despite |
Best Hypernyms For CONTEMPT
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
contempt, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
discourtesy
dislike
disobedience
disrespect
noncompliance
rudeness
