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contemn in Russian

contemn in Russian is попира́ть, презира́ть, пренебрега́ть — contemn means to disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.

contemn in Russian

попира́ть
verb
Pronounced: popirat
(transitive, archaic) To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.
презира́ть
verb
Pronounced: prezirat
(transitive, archaic) To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.
пренебрега́ть
verb
Pronounced: prenebregat
(transitive, archaic) To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.

What does "contemn" mean?

  1. verb To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.
  2. verb To commit an offence of contempt, such as contempt of court; to unlawfully flout (e.g. a ruling).
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What is "contemn" in Russian?

"contemn" in Russian is попира́ть, презира́ть, пренебрега́ть. contemn means: To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.

How do you pronounce попира́ть?

"contemn" in Russian is попира́ть, pronounced "popirat".

Are there other ways to say "contemn" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "contemn": попира́ть, презира́ть, пренебрега́ть.

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