さげすむ

蔑 む

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb

    to scorn, to despise, to hold in contempt, to look down on, to disdain

    • 中世の教会は肉体をさげすみ霊をたたえた。
      The medieval church despised the body and exalted the spirit.