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despise in Dutch

despise in Dutch is verachten, minachten — despise means to feel strong contempt or scorn for someone or something.

despise in Dutch

verachten
verb
To regard with contempt or scorn.
minachten
verb
To regard with contempt or scorn.

What does "despise" mean?

  1. verb To feel strong contempt or scorn for someone or something.
    "She despised him for lying to her family."
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despise in a sentence

  • She despised him for lying to her family.
  • He despises dishonesty in any form.

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What is "despise" in Dutch?

"despise" in Dutch is verachten, minachten. despise means: To feel strong contempt or scorn for someone or something.

How do you use "despise" in a sentence?

Example: "She despised him for lying to her family." In Dutch, "despise" is verachten, minachten.

Are there other ways to say "despise" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "despise": verachten, minachten.

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