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1 contempt
[kən'tempt]1) (very low opinion; scorn: She spoke with utter contempt of her husband's behaviour.) nicināšana; nicinājums2) (disregard for the law.) necienīga izturēšanās•- contemptibly
- contemptuous
- contemptuously* * *nicināšana, nicinājums; necienīga izturēšanās pret tiesu -
2 in contempt of
par spīti -
3 sovereign contempt
augstprātīgs nicinājums -
4 to fall into contempt
radīt nicinājumu pret sevi -
5 to hold in contempt
nicināt -
6 sneer
[sniə] 1. verb1) (to raise the top lip at one side in a kind of smile that expresses scorn: What are you sneering for?) vīpsnāt2) ((with at) to show contempt for (something) by such an expression or by scornful words etc: He sneered at our attempts to improve the situation.) vīpsnāt; apnicināt; nonicināt3) (to say with contempt: `You haven't a chance of getting that job,' he sneered.) teikt ar nicinājumu2. noun(a scornful expression, words etc that express contempt.) vīpsna; nicinājums* * *vīpsnāšana; ņirgāšanās; vīpsnāt; ņirgāties -
7 scorn
[sko:n] 1. noun(contempt or disgust: He looked at my drawing with scorn.) nicinājums2. verb(to show contempt for; to despise: They scorned my suggestion.) apnicināt- scornful- scornfully
- scornfulness* * *nicinājums; izsmiekla objekts; nicināt -
8 contemptible
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9 contemptuous
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10 creature
['kri: ə]1) (an animal or human being: all God's creatures.) dzīva būtne; radība2) (a term of contempt or pity: The poor creature could hardly stand.) radījums* * *radība, radījums; kreatūra, ieliktenis -
11 cretin
['kretin]1) (a person who is mentally subnormal and physically deformed.) kretīns2) (an idiot, used as a term of contempt and abuse.) stulbenis; kretīns* * *kretīns; stulbenis -
12 derision
[di'riʒən]noun (mockery or laughter which shows scorn and contempt: His remarks were greeted with shouts of derision.) izsmiekls* * *izsmiešana, izzobošana; apsmiekls, izsmiekls -
13 despise
1) (to look upon with scorn and contempt: I know he despises me for failing my exam.) nicināt2) (to refuse to have, use etc; to scorn: She despises such luxuries as fur boots.) nicināt; nievāt•- despicably* * *nicināt -
14 snort
[sno:t] 1. verb1) ((usually of animals) to force air noisily through the nostrils, breathing either in or out: The horses snorted impatiently.) sprauslāt2) ((of people) to make a similar noise, showing disapproval, anger, contempt, amusement etc: She snorted at the very suggestion that she was tired.) nosprauslāties; iespurgties2. noun(an act of snorting: a snort of impatience; She gave a snort of laughter.) sprauslāšana; spurdziens; spurgšana* * *sprauslāšana; sprauslāt; iešņaukt -
15 spit
I 1. [spit] noun((also spittle ['spitl]) the liquid that forms in the mouth.) siekalas2. verb1) (to throw out (spit) from the mouth: He spat in the gutter as an indication of contempt.) spļaut2) (to send (out) with force: The fire spat (out) sparks.) sprakšķēt; sprēgātII [spit] noun(a type of sharp-pointed metal bar on which meat is roasted.) iesms* * *zemes kārta vienas lāpstas dziļumā; iesms; spļāviens; siekalas; neliels lietus; sprakšķēt, sprēgāt; līņāt, smidzināt; uzdurt uz iesma; strēle -
16 fly in the face of
(to oppose or defy; to treat with contempt: He flew in the face of danger.) izaicināt; izturēties izaicinoši -
17 look down one's nose at
(to regard with contempt.) nicināt -
18 sexist
adjective (showing contempt for the other sex: a very sexist remark.) vienu dzimumu izceļošs -
19 turn up one's nose at
(to treat with contempt: He turned up his nose at the school dinner.) izturēties augstprātīgi
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contempt — con·tempt /kən tempt/ n 1: willful disobedience or open disrespect of the orders, authority, or dignity of a court or judge acting in a judicial capacity by disruptive language or conduct or by failure to obey the court s orders; also: the… … Law dictionary
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contempt — ► NOUN 1) the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration. 2) (also contempt of court) the offence of being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law. ● beneath contempt Cf. ↑beneath contempt ● hold in contempt… … English terms dictionary
contempt — late 14c., from L. contemptus scorn, from pp. of contemnere to scorn, despise, from com , intensive prefix (see COM (Cf. com )), + *temnere to slight, scorn, of uncertain origin. Phrase contempt of court is attested from 19c., though the idea is… … Etymology dictionary
contempt — [n1] disdain, disrespect antipathy, audacity, aversion, condescension, contumely, defiance, derision, despisal, despisement, despite, disesteem, disregard, distaste, hatred, indignity, malice, mockery, neglect, recalcitrance, repugnance, ridicule … New thesaurus
contempt — [kən tempt′] n. [OFr < L contemptus, scorn, pp. of contemnere: see CONTEMN] 1. the feeling or attitude of one who looks down on somebody or something as being low, mean, or unworthy; scorn 2. the condition of being despised or scorned 3. the… … English World dictionary
contempt — despite, disdain, scorn (see under DESPISE vb) Analogous words: abhorrence, detestation, loathing, hatred, hate (see under HATE vb): aversion, *antipathy: repugnance, distaste (see corresponding adjectives at REPUGNANT) Antonyms: respect… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
contempt — et mespris de justice, Iurisdictionis contemptus et legum ludibrium, B … Thresor de la langue françoyse
Contempt — Disdain redirects here. For other uses, see Disdain (disambiguation). For the legal term, see Contempt of court. For other uses of Contempt, see Contempt (disambiguation). Contempt is an intensely negative emotion regarding a person or group of… … Wikipedia
contempt — /keuhn tempt /, n. 1. the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn. 2. the state of being despised; dishonor; disgrace. 3. Law. a. willful disobedience to or open disrespect for the rules or … Universalium
contempt — noun 1 lack of respect ADJECTIVE ▪ complete, deep, great, open, outright, pure, utter, withering ▪ cold … Collocations dictionary
