What does "menosprecio" mean in English?

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Spanish

menosprecio

English

contempt

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Alternative translations of "menosprecio"

disdain
scorn
disrespect
derision

Examples of how to use "menosprecio" in Spanish

Spanish
Lo trató con menosprecio.
English
He treated him with contempt.
Spanish
Siente un profundo menosprecio hacia la mentira.
English
He feels a deep contempt for lies.
Spanish
Su menosprecio me sorprendió mucho ayer.
English
His contempt surprised me a lot yesterday.
Spanish
No ocultes el menosprecio en tu voz.
English
Don't hide your contempt in your voice.
Spanish
El menosprecio dañó nuestra amistad para siempre.
English
His contempt damaged our friendship forever.

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Lo trató con menosprecio.

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