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in contempt of

PREPOSITION
despite
Synonyms
STRONGEST
in spite of regardless of
WEAK
against although even though even with in defiance of in the face of notwithstanding undeterred by

Example Sentences

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Or the journalist does not reveal their source, is held in contempt of court, and goes to jail.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2025

She said she would decide if the government acted in good faith or was in contempt of court.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

The courts’ primary remedy in such instances is to find the defiant litigant in contempt of court.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2025

TMZ reported Tuesday that after Gibson was found in contempt of court, a bailiff put him in handcuffs and marched him out of the courtroom.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024

Cheesethief spat upon the ground in contempt of Killconey, knowing there was not much chance of promotion for himself.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques