😤despise

Meaning

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

To feel contempt or a deep dislike for someone or something.

Example Sentences

She despises dishonesty in all its forms.

She despises dishonesty in any form.

Synonyms

hate, loathe, detest, scorn, abhor

Entry 1

hate, loathe, detest, scorn

Entry 2

hate, loathe, detest, abhor

Antonyms

love, admire, respect, cherish

Entry 1

love, admire, respect, cherish

Entry 2

love, admire, respect

Collocations

despise completely, despise deeply, despise utterly, absolutely despise, despise with passion, despise authority, despise hypocrisy, despise violence

Entry 1

despise completely, despise deeply, despise utterly, absolutely despise, despise with passion

Entry 2

despise authority, despise hypocrisy, despise violence

More Example Sentences

I despise my job. It is difficult and I don't get to help people.