It was a 'despicable' [='contemptible'] act of racism.
She is a 'despicable' traitor.
(..) - Please sit down. - I'd rather stand. Give me an answer. The immobiliare has its roots in the European tradition. Please understand. I understand. Your tactics are despicable. That's quite an indictment, coming from a Corleone. - Gentlemen, gentlemen! - Remember you are in the Vatican. (..)1990 The Godfather Part III