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despise
[ dih-spahyz ]
verb (used with object)
- to regard with contempt, distaste, disgust, or disdain; scorn; loathe.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
despise
/ ɪˈ貹ɪ /
verb
- tr to look down on with contempt; scorn
he despises flattery
Derived Forms
- ˈ辱, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·辱a· adjective
- ·辱a··ness noun
- ·辱İ noun
- ·辱iԲ· adverb
- ܲd·辱 adjective
- ܲd·辱iԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of despise1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of despise1
Example Sentences
"In fact, frankly, we pretty much despise them for their level of betrayal."
Democrats actually have more money at their disposal, but they need to start spending it on advocacy media, instead of worthless TV ads that are despised by voters as much as they hate email spam.
In contrast, British media primed U.K. readers and American royalists to despise Meghan before she and Prince Harry decamped for Canada.
I cannot state in strong enough terms how much I despise state finals and championships being won by private schools with their many unfair advantages.
At 22 years old, Jeong-min stands out from the legion of elderly Koreans who have always feared and despised the North, and make up the bulk of those who hold these far-right conspiratorial beliefs.
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