Contempt and Gall

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

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

Gall

Gall noun - A deep-seated ill will.

Contempt and gall are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contempt" instead a noun "Gall".

Nearby Words: galling, galled, Gallic

How words are described

sheer sheer contempt sheer gall
absolute absolute contempt absolute gall
bitter bitter contempt bitter gall
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