The state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace.
Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
An instance of excessive praise.
Excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favour.