Contempt in crushing spiders, etc. (10)

I believe the answer is:

disrespect

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'contempt' is the definition.
('disrespect' can be a synonym of 'contempt')

'crushing spiders etc' is the wordplay.
'spiders etc' anagrams to 'DISRESPECT'.
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(Other definitions for disrespect that I've seen before include "Contempt" , "showing scorn" , "Discourtesy" , "Lack of courtesy" , "Rudeness" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).

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