hold someone/something in contempt
US /hoʊld ˈsʌm.wʌn/ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɪn kənˈtempt/
UK /hoʊld ˈsʌm.wʌn/ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɪn kənˈtempt/
1.
mépriser, dénigrer
to show a lack of respect for someone or something
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The judge will hold him in contempt if he continues to disrupt the court.
Le juge le tiendra en mépris s'il continue à perturber le tribunal.
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Many people hold the politician in contempt for his dishonest actions.
Beaucoup de gens méprisent le politicien pour ses actions malhonnêtes.