What is 'desprezo' called in English?

'desprezo' in English is called "Scorn". Scorn refers to: Desprezo é

How do you pronounce 'Scorn' and 'desprezo'?

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English to Portuguese Dictionary

scorn Meaning in Portuguese (scorn significado em português)

desprezo

desprezo in English:scorn

Phonetic:des-prê-zo

Quick Answer • Resumo

O significado de scorn em português é desprezo. (Desprezo é)

Definitions of Scorn

1
noun
desprezo
Scorn is the strong feeling or expression that someone or something is worthless or despicable.
Desprezo é
2
verb
To scorn means to reject or dismiss something or someone as contemptible or unworthy of consideration.

Example Sentences

“She felt nothing but scorn for his cowardly actions.”

“He would scorn any offer of help from his rivals.”

“His face was full of scorn as he looked at the defeated team.”

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Synonyms (Sinônimos)

In English:

contemptdisdainderision

Antonyms (Antônimos)

In English:

respect admiration esteem

Inflected Word Forms

past tensescorned

present participlescorning

adjectivescornful

adverbscornfully

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

pour scorn onidiom

To criticize someone or something very strongly and contemptuously.