😤despise

verb
/dɪˈspaɪz/

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.

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