Translation of "contempt" to Spanish

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Dictionary translations for "contempt"

contempt [kənˈtempt] noun

pl. contempts

el desprecio m (disdain)

He always speaks of the government with contempt.

Él siempre habla con desprecio del gobierno.

Phrases with "contempt" (1)

contempt of court - desacato al tribunal

Contexts with "contempt"

He always speaks of the government with contempt. Él siempre habla con desprecio del gobierno.

I feel nothing but contempt for such dishonest behavior. No siento nada más que desprecio por semejante conducta deshonesta.

Reason is the greatest enemy that faith has: it never comes to the aid of spiritual things, but--more frequently than not --struggles against the divine Word, treating with contempt all that emanates from God. La razón es el peor enemigo de la fe: no viene nunca en ayuda de las cosas espirituales, sino que, con mayor frecuencia, se enfrenta con la Palabra divina, tratando con desprecio todo lo que proviene de Dios.

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