Contempt and Love

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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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Love is an antonym for contempt in topics: disdain, state of disgrace.
Nearby Words: contemptible, contemptuous, contemptuously

Love

Love noun - A feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone.
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Contempt is an antonym for love.
Nearby Words: loving, lovely, lover, loved, lovable
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How words are described

special special contempt special love
particular particular contempt particular love
similar similar contempt similar love
complete complete contempt complete love
Other adjectives: genuine, sheer, obvious, strong, actual, real, extreme, great, general, mutual, greater.

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Before I Fall Unlucky Childhood Friend: Kent, who's been in love with Sam for years even though she shows him nothing but contempt.
    Source: Literature / Before I Fall
  • Even his co-host hates him; notice the contempt in her voice when she says "You love that one... *hateful look* Barry"
    Source: The Scrappy / Advertising
  • Classically Trained Extra If they express that contempt to the kids who love their character, it's Nice Character, Mean Actor.
    Source: Classically Trained Extra
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