What does "desprecio" mean in English?

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Spanish

desprecio

English

contempt

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Alternative translations of "desprecio"

scorn
disdain
disregard
despisal

Examples of how to use "desprecio" in Spanish

Spanish
Lo miró con absoluto desprecio.
English
He looked at him with absolute contempt.
Spanish
Siento desprecio por su arrogancia constante.
English
I feel contempt for his constant arrogance.
Spanish
Ella mostró desprecio hacia la mentira.
English
She showed contempt for the lie.
Spanish
El desprecio del público fue evidente.
English
The public's contempt was evident.
Spanish
No ocultó su desprecio en la reunión.
English
He didn't hide his contempt at the meeting.

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Lo miró con absoluto desprecio.

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