OPTION 4 i.e. HATRED.Contempt: REFERS to a feeling of worthlessness and being beneath consideration towards someoneHatred: Refers to an intense dislikeFor e.g. The opposition party members had a burning hatred for the ruling party.THUS, it is clear that contempt and hatred are similar words.Let's look at the meaning of other words:Respect: Refers to a feeling of deep admiration towards someoneApprove: Refers to the act of officially agreeing to somethingPermit: Refers to the act of officially allowing something Thus, options 1, 2 and 3 are incorrect.