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to hold sb/sth in contempt
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to have a strong feeling of disrespect or disgust toward someone or something
Example
She held her former business partner in contempt for betraying their trust.
He held the politician in contempt for their dishonesty and broken promises.
The public held the company in contempt for their unethical practices.
The judge held the defendant in contempt of court for their disruptive behavior.
Many people hold corrupt officials in contempt for their abuse of power.
