Abuse and Contempt

Abuse

Abuse noun - Harsh insulting language.

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Contempt and abuse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contempt" instead a noun "Abuse".

Nearby Words: abusive, abused, abusing

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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Abuse and contempt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abuse" instead a noun "Contempt".

similar	similar abuse	similar contempt
endless	endless abuse	endless contempt
considerable	considerable abuse	considerable contempt
obvious	obvious abuse	obvious contempt
Other adjectives: actual, real, constant, massive, extreme, general, mutual, casual, outright, sadistic.

He has to deal with contempt and abuse from nearly everyone, especially in the early game, but he never quits, or talks about changing course. Ever.

Source: Video Game / Chains Of Satinav
Despite the constant abuse and contempt Brain conveys over his stupidity, Pinky considers him his best friend and cheerfully goes through with every one of his orders.

Source: Undying Loyalty
His abuse and contempt for Tyrion as well as his near suicidal refusal to see beyond his son's whoring, boozing exterior finally comes back to kill him in the most embarrassing way possible; and believe it or not, it only got worse for Tywin afterward.

Source: Literature / A Storm of Swords

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