Contumacy and Contempt

Contumacy noun - Refusal to obey.

Contempt and contumacy are semantically related in defiance topic. In some cases you can use "Contempt" instead a noun "Contumacy", when it comes to topics like resist, obstinacy.

Nearby Word: contumacious

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

Contumacy and contempt are semantically related in resist topic. You can use "Contumacy" instead a noun "Contempt".

Nearby Words: contemptible, contemptuous, contemptuously