despise [despised, despising, despises](to regard with contempt or scorn) verb [UK: dɪ.ˈspaɪz] [US: ˌdɪ.ˈspaɪz]John despises Mary. = John föraktar Mary.
disdain [disdained, disdaining, disdains](to regard with strong contempt) verb [UK: dɪs.ˈdeɪn] [US: ˌdɪˈs.deɪn]She laughed with poorly disguised disdain in her voice. = Hon skrattade med illa dolt förakt i rösten.