in contempt
The willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legislative bodyThe willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legislative body.
» The judge held both of us in contempt.
Meaning
1 sensesThe willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legislative body.
Examples
4 sentencesThe judge held both of us in contempt.
He was held in contempt of court.
Sometimes the rich hold the poor in contempt.
ruБогатые порой презирают бедных. — marafon
He seems to hold people from Kakogawa in contempt.