despise in Latin
despise in Latin is contemnō, dēspiciō — despise means to feel strong contempt or scorn for someone or something.
despise in Latin
contemnō
To regard with contempt or scorn.
dēspiciō
To regard with contempt or scorn.
What does "despise" mean?
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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 Latin?
"despise" in Latin is contemnō, dēspiciō. 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 Latin, "despise" is contemnō, dēspiciō.
Are there other ways to say "despise" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "despise": contemnō, dēspiciō.
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