Contempt and Neglect

Contempt

Contempt noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.

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Neglect and contempt are semantically related in state topic. In some cases you can use "Neglect" instead a noun "Contempt", when it comes to topics like disdain, disrespect.

Nearby Words: contemptible, contemptuous, contemptuously

Neglect

Neglect noun - The state of being unattended to or not cared for.

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Contempt and neglect are semantically related in state topic. Sometimes you can use "Contempt" instead a noun "Neglect".

Nearby Words: neglected, negligent, negligence, neglectful, neglecting

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How words are described

clear	clear contempt	clear neglect
similar	similar contempt	similar neglect
complete	complete contempt	complete neglect
utter	utter contempt	utter neglect
Other adjectives: total, benign, considerable, sheer, simple, real, constant, extreme, careless, criminal, general, casual, outright.

Both words in one sentence

Abusive Parents: Norman Osborn barely conceals contempt for his son Harry, from snide criticisms to parental neglect and blatant displays of favoritism towards Harry's best friend Peter.

Source: Western Animation / The Spectacular Spider-Man

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