deutschdictionary
verb
(TO FEEL OR EXPRESS CONTEMPT)
He scorns the rules of society. - Er verachtet die Regeln der Gesellschaft.
(TO REGARD OR TREAT WITH HAUGHTY CONTEMPT)
She disdains false friends. - Sie verachtet die falschen Freunde.
(TO TREAT WITH CONTEMPT OR DISDAIN)
He contemns the ignorance of people. - Er verachtet die Ignoranz der Menschen.