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How to say to look down on, to belittle
in Thai
ดูถูก
duu-tùuk
to look down on, to belittle
duu midtùuk low
One of the most hurtful things you can do to someone in Thai society. ดูถูกกันเกินไป "that's too insulting".
- Part of speech
- verb
In a sentence
- อย่าดูถูกคนอื่นyàa duu-tùuk kon ùuendon't look down on others
From the same situation: Advanced emotions and psychology
- โล่งอกrelieved (a weight off your chest)
- อุ่นใจreassured, feel safe
- ใจชื้นheartened, hopeful again
- ปลื้มthrilled, delighted (often with pride)
- ซาบซึ้งto be deeply grateful, deeply touched
- ตื้นตันใจchoked up, overcome with emotion
- อิ่มใจcontent, fulfilled
- พอใจsatisfied, pleased
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