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hold despicable
[/hoʊld dɪˈspɪkəbəl/]
verb phrase
considerar desprezível
1.
to regard or consider someone or something as worthy of contempt or scorn
I hold despicable the actions of those who abuse animals.
Considero desprezível as ações daqueles que abusam de animais.
2.
to maintain a strong negative opinion about someone's character or behavior
She holds despicable his betrayal of her trust.
Ela considera desprezível sua traição à confiança dela.
Synonyms
regard as contemptible
consider vile
view as abhorrent
deem odious
find repugnant
Antonyms
hold in high regard
admire
respect
esteem
honor
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
considerar desprezível
common usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
considerar desprezível
standard usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese
General
achar abominável
alternative expression with stronger emotional connotation
Related Idioms & Phrases
hold someone in contempt
hold someone in low regard
think lowly of
look down on
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