hold in contempt

Verb

Meaning

(law) To judge someone to have been in contempt of court.

(figuratively) To consider someone unworthy of respect.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

deride sneer look down on disprize

Related terms

hold in derision

Close letter words and terms

hold in abeyance hold in captivity hold in check hold in custody hold in derision hold in disdain