mépris

Definitions of mépris
  1. noun
    open disrespect for a person or thing
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    type of:
    irrespect, irrévérence
    an expression of lack of respect
  2. noun
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
    synonyms: dédain
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    type of:
    aversion, répulsion
    a feeling of aversion or antipathy
  3. noun
    a communication that belittles somebody or something
    synonyms: dédain, dénigrement, rabaissement
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    diffamation
    a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
    assassinat moral, calomnie, médisance
    an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
    calomnie, diffamation
    a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
    calomnie, diffamation
    words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
    commérage
    a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
    type of:
    irrespect, irrévérence
    an expression of lack of respect
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