Swahili
bezo
BE-zo
How to say it
SwahilibezoBE-zosoon
Englishscornsoon
Frenchméprissoon
Meaning
scorn or contempt, especially expressed through words or mockery.
Good to know
scorn, contempt (usually of words or admonitions)
Examples
- Alimwambia kwa bezo maneno makali.He spoke harsh words to her with scorn.
- Sitaki kusikia bezo lako tena.I don't want to hear your scorn again.
- Walimtazama kwa bezo baada ya kushindwa.They looked at him with contempt after his failure.
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