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despise
[dih-spahyz]
verb (used with object)
to regard with contempt, distaste, disgust, or disdain; scorn; loathe.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:
despise
/ »åÉŖĖ²õ±č²¹ÉŖ³ś /
verb
(tr) to look down on with contempt; scorn
he despises flattery
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- despisable adjective
- despisableness noun
- despiser noun
- despisingly adverb
- undespised adjective
- undespising adjective
- »å±šĖ²õ±č¾±²õ±š°ł noun
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of despise1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of despise1
Example Sentences
Should the Proteas wrap up the win it would go a long way towards banishing a nickname they have come to despise: chokers.
As the only US band to rival The Beatles, The Beach Boys endured a breathless schedule of recording, touring and promotional work, something that Wilson soon came to both despise and fear.
The Kellsā staff despise their boss and barely hide their disdain for Simone even as they fulfill each ridiculous command to the tiniest detail.
No matter what they think of her policies, very few Republicans who despise Trump would vote for her.
Agreeing with Trumpās ends and despising his means wonāt win a columnist friends on the left or the right.
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