[n] open disrespect for a person or thing
[n] lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
[v] reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances"
[v] look down on with disdain; "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately"
Synonyms
contemn, contempt, contempt, despise, despite, disdain, disdain, disdain, freeze off, pooh-pooh, reject, spurn, turn down