contempt
con.tempt \k*n-'tem(p)t\ n [ME, fr. L contemptus, fr. contemptus, pp. of contemnere] 1a: the act of despising or the state of mind of one who despises : DI SDAIN 1b: lack of respect or reverence for something 2: the state of being despised 3: willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legisla tive body