Translation of "contempt" into Portuguese

desprezo, desdém, desacato are the top translations of "contempt" into Portuguese.

contempt noun grammar

(uncountable) The feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn. [..]

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  • desprezo

    noun masculine

    a feeling or attitude [..]

    Silence is the most perfect expression of contempt.

    O silêncio é a mais perfeita expressão de desprezo.

  • desdém

    noun masculine

    a feeling or attitude

    I listened to her in silence, stunned by the depth of her contempt.

    Eu a escutei em silêncio, acabrunhado pela profundidade de seu desdém.

  • desacato

    noun masculine

    law: open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority

    I'm afraid you need to cough up the name, or be held in contempt.

    Terá que dizer o nome ou será preso por desacato.

  • Less frequent translations

    • contempto
    • descaso
    • desrespeito
    • despeito
    • escárnio

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