How is the word презирать translated from Russian to English

English translation
despise
verb

Испытывать сильное отвращение и неуважение к кому-либо.

To hate someone or something very strongly.

Examples with “презирать”

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  • Я презираю людей, которые лгут. — I despise people who lie.

  • Почему ты его так презираешь? — Why do you despise him so much?

  • Они презирают друг друга, но вежливо работают вместе. — They despise each other, yet they work together politely.

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