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Etymology

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Compound of dood +‎ -s- +‎ verachting.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdoːts.fərˌɑx.tɪŋ/, /ˈdoːts.fɛrˌɑx.tɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: doods‧ver‧ach‧ting

Noun

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doodsverachting f (uncountable)

  1. contempt of death (lack of regard for one's own survival, usually due to bravery)