despreciar

Definitions of despreciar
  1. verb
    reject outright and bluntly
    synonyms: repugnar
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    type of:
    desdeñar, desesperanzar, rechazar
    reject with contempt
  2. verb
    express a negative opinion of
    synonyms: menospreciar
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    antonyms:
    adular, halagar, lisonjear
    praise somewhat dishonestly
    types:
    deprecar, suplicar
    belittle
    denigrar, minimizar
    cause to seem less serious; play down
    type of:
    criticar
    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  3. verb
    refuse to acknowledge
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    type of:
    hacerse, tratar
    interact in a certain way
  4. verb
    look down on with disdain
    synonyms: desdeñar, menospreciar
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    type of:
    abominar, aborrecer, detestar, odiar
    dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
  5. verb
    cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
    synonyms: apocar, humillar, mortificar
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    types:
    degradar, degradarse, deshonrar, deshonrarse, envilecer
    reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
    abatir, rebajar
    lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation
    deshumanizar
    deprive of human qualities
    type of:
    dañar, herir, lastimar, ofender
    hurt the feelings of
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