The difference between Contemn and Respect

When used as verbs, contemn means to disdain, whereas respect means to have respect for.

Respect is also interjection with the meaning: hello, hi.

Respect is also noun with the meaning: an attitude of consideration or high regard.

check bellow for the other definitions of Contemn and Respect

Contemn as a verb (transitive, archaic):

To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.
Contemn as a verb (legal):

To commit an offence of contempt, such as contempt of court; to unlawfully flout (e.g. a ruling).

Respect as a noun (uncountable):

an attitude of consideration or high regard

Examples:

"He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."

"we do respect people for their dignity and worth."
Respect as a noun (uncountable):

good opinion, honor, or admiration
Respect as a noun (uncountable, always plural):

Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

Examples:

"The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet."
Respect as a noun (countable):

a particular aspect, feature or detail of something

Examples:

"This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects."
Respect as a noun:

Good will; favor

Respect as a verb:

To have respect for.

Examples:

"She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly."
Respect as a verb:

To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.

Examples:

"I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense."
Respect as a verb:

To abide by an agreement.

Examples:

"They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded."
Respect as a verb:

To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
Respect as a verb (transitive, dated except in "respecting"):

To relate to; to be concerned with.
Respect as a verb (obsolete):

To regard; to consider; to deem.
Respect as a verb (obsolete):

To look toward; to face.