contempt
NOUN
/kən'tɛmpt/
8 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH C
contempt is a valid 8-letter word worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends.
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C3O1N1T1E1M3P3T1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 =14 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 28TRIPLE WORD → 42
MEANING
What does contempt mean?
NOUN · 4 SENSES
1
A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous.
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2
Open disrespect for a person or thing.
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3
Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike.
“he was held in contempt”
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4
A willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body.
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