Contempt and Worship

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Contempt

Contempt noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.
Usage example: my undying contempt for people who abuse animals
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Worship is an antonym for contempt.
Nearby Words: contemptible, contemptuous, contemptuously

Worship

Worship noun - Excessive admiration of or devotion to a person.
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Antonyms for Worship
Contempt is an antonym for worship.
Nearby Words: worshiped, worshipping, worshipful, worshiping, worshipped
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public public contempt public worship
endless endless contempt endless worship
open open contempt open worship
obvious obvious contempt obvious worship
Other adjectives: actual, extreme, absolute, traditional, universal, outright.
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