contempt, s.1Drochmheas m -a, dímheas m -a. He holds them in contempt, tá drochmheas aige orthu. To bring s.o. into contempt, drochmheas a tharraingt ar dhuine. In contempt of. . ., le teann drochmheasa ar . . . He is beneath contempt, is é is suaraí amuigh. 2Jur: Contempt of court, díspeagadh m cúirte.