noun

contempt

desprezo

A strong feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect and is looked at with dislike.

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Examples

People sometimes show contempt for rules they do not agree with.noun

As pessoas às vezes demonstram desprezo pelas regras com as quais não concordam.

His contempt for lies was clear to everyone in the room.noun

Seu desprezo por mentiras era claro para todos na sala.

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