kudharau
koo-dhah-RAH-oo
How to say it
Swahilikudharaukoo-dhah-RAH-oo
Frenchmépriser, dédaigner; faire fi de
Meaning
To treat a person or a thing as worthless or not deserving respect, or to take lightly something that matters, such as a court or a warning.
Good to know
Takes a direct object: kudharau watu, to look down on people. Dharau is contempt; kudharau mahakama is contempt of court.
Examples
- Usiwadharau watu kwa sababu ni maskini.Do not look down on people because they are poor.
- Alidharau ushauri wa wazee akapata hasara.He disregarded the elders' advice and made a loss.
- Kudharau mahakama ni kosa kisheria.Showing contempt for the court is an offense.
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