contempt in Greek
contempt in Greek is περιφρόνηση, καταφρόνηση — contempt means a feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
contempt in Greek
περιφρόνηση
Pronounced: perifronisi
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
καταφρόνηση
Pronounced: katafronisi
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
περιφρόνηση
Pronounced: perifronisi
(legal) Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
What does "contempt" mean?
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noun A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
"She looked at the offer with open contempt."
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noun The offence of disobeying or disrespecting a court of law, or obstructing its work.
"He was held in contempt for refusing to answer."
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contempt in a sentence
- She looked at the offer with open contempt.
- He was held in contempt for refusing to answer.
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What is "contempt" in Greek?
"contempt" in Greek is περιφρόνηση, καταφρόνηση. contempt means: A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
How do you pronounce περιφρόνηση?
"contempt" in Greek is περιφρόνηση, pronounced "perifronisi".
How do you use "contempt" in a sentence?
Example: "She looked at the offer with open contempt." In Greek, "contempt" is περιφρόνηση, καταφρόνηση.
Are there other ways to say "contempt" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "contempt": περιφρόνηση, καταφρόνηση.
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