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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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Teyana Taylor was ordered to cover ex-husband Iman Shumpert’s $70,000 in attorney fees after she was found in contempt of court for violating terms of her 2024 divorce agreement.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

The judge has said he would decide on another day whether he would hold Homeland Security officials in contempt of court.

From BBC • May 21, 2025

District Court Judge James Boasberg warned the Trump administration he’s considering holding them in contempt of court for defying his restraining order from March.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2025

Fine was held in contempt of court and ordered to attend anger management courses late last year after he made obscene gestures at a judge.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2025

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

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques