Contempt and Deference

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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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Antonyms for Contempt
Deference is an antonym for contempt.
Nearby Words: contemptible, contemptuous, contemptuously

Deference

Deference noun - A readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others.
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Synonyms for Deference
Antonyms for Deference
Contempt is an antonym for deference in respect topic.
Nearby Words: defer, deferred, deferential, deferentially, deferent
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special special contempt special deference
real real contempt real deference
constant constant contempt constant deference
extreme extreme contempt extreme deference
Other adjectives: great, enormous, absolute, casual.
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