What is another word for contempt for?
Pronunciation: [kəntˈɛmpt fɔː] (IPA) 
Contempt for can be defined as a strong feeling of disrespect or disdain towards someone or something. There are several synonyms for the word contempt for such as scorn, disdain, disregard, disrespect, animosity, loathing, aversion, antipathy, detestation, and abhorrence. These words can be used interchangeably depending on the situation or context. Scorn implies a strong feeling of contemptuous disgust, while disdain implies a feeling of haughty superiority. Disregard suggests a lack of consideration or attention, disrespect implies a lack of respect or regard for someone or something. Animosity suggests strong hostility, while loathing implies a feeling of disgust or hatred. Aversion indicates a strong dislike or unwillingness, antipathy implies a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion, detestation suggests a feeling of intense dislike or disgust, and abhorrence implies a feeling of repugnance or extreme disgust.
