menosprezar
[mə.noʃ.prə.ˈzaɾ]
verb
to despise, to scorn, to disregard
1. to treat someone or something with contempt or disdain
He menosprezava those who did not share his beliefs.
Ele menosprezava aqueles que não compartilhavam suas crenças.
2. to underestimate the value or importance of something
Do not menosprezar the power of small gestures.
Não menosprezes o poder dos pequenos gestos.
3. to ignore or overlook something
She menosprezava his warnings about the danger.
Ela menosprezava seus avisos sobre o perigo.
NYC Slang
to diss, to clown on, to shade
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