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despise
/ dɪˈspaɪz /
verb
- tr to look down on with contempt; scorn
he despises flattery
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Derived Forms
- deˈspiser, noun
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Other Words From
- de·spisa·ble adjective
- de·spisa·ble·ness noun
- de·spiser noun
- de·spising·ly adverb
- unde·spised adjective
- unde·spising adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of despise1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of despise1
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Example Sentences
In their elitism and sense of entitlement, they represent much of what liberals are supposed to despise.
I despise it with every fiber of my being, but freedom of speech is vital to our nation.
Just two former bosses at CNN and NBC, the type of networks she professes to despise.
As a hunter with many guns, I despise these bullies and their deceitful shams of wildlife protection.
Not to put too fine a point on it, these two people despise one another.
I find myself chained to the foot of a woman, my noble Cornelia would despise!
He professed both to abominate and despise all mystery, refinement, and intrigue, either in a prince or a minister.
It was a fatal error, for though the Spanish people might despise their King, they were intensely proud of their nationality.
It is not written for grave people who despise trifles and who always require to be instructed.
Your hostess may suppose you despise her fare, if you appear so very choice, or eat too sparingly.
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