indimi

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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