Showing contempt for someone or something is a way of expressing disapproval or disrespect. The crossword solutions for this term are FLOUT (5 letters), SCORN (5 letters), JEERAT (6 letters), SPITON (6 letters), SNEERAT (7 letters) and SNORTAT (7 letters). Flouting is the act of disregarding or mocking a rule, law or convention. SCORN is a feeling of contempt or disdain for someone or something. Jeerat is to mock or ridicule someone. Spiton is to spit on someone as a sign of contempt. Sneerat is to express contempt or derision with a sneer. Snortat is to express contempt or derision with a snort.