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Verachtung
/fɛɐ̯ˈʔaxtʊŋ/
contempt
Sie zeigte ihm ihre Verachtung, indem sie ihn ignorierte.
She showed him her contempt by ignoring him.
formal
A feeling of deep disdain or contempt for someone or something, often accompanied by a sense of superiority.
Seine Verachtung für die Korruption war offensichtlich.
His contempt for corruption was obvious.
Die Verachtung der Gesellschaft für die Armen ist ein großes Problem.
Society's contempt for the poor is a big problem.
This word is often used in formal or literary contexts to express strong negative feelings.
Collocations
Verachtung zeigento show contemptVerachtung empfindento feel contemptVerachtung auslösento provoke contempt
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
While 'Verachtung' is a strong word, it is often used in formal or literary contexts. In everyday speech, you might use 'Geringschätzung' or 'Verachtung' instead.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'verachtunge', from 'verachten' (to despise) + '-ung' (suffix forming nouns of action).
Usage Notes
This word is often used in formal or literary contexts to express strong negative feelings. It is less common in everyday speech.
Word Breakdown
ver-
intensifier
prefix-acht-
to despise
root-ung
action or state
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