demonstrate contempt

Examples (10)

• The politician's dismissive gesture during the debate clearly demonstrated contempt for his opponent.
• By consistently ignoring her ideas, the manager demonstrated a shocking contempt for his junior staff.
• He would often demonstrate his contempt for modern art by scoffing loudly in galleries.
• Her refusal to even acknowledge his presence demonstrated utter contempt.
• The defendant demonstrated contempt for the court by laughing at the judge's ruling.
• Leaving trash behind on a beautiful trail demonstrates contempt for nature and other hikers.
• If you continue to demonstrate such contempt for the rules, you will be expelled.
• It is unwise to openly demonstrate contempt for those in positions of power.
• The way she rolled her eyes demonstrated a thinly disguised contempt for the entire proceeding.
• Throughout the meeting, he did nothing but demonstrate his contempt for the new proposal with sarcastic remarks.