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- pronunciation:
- dih
spaIz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
despises, despising, despised |
| definition: |
to hate or feel contempt for.
I despise him for the unforgivable way he treated my sister.The conquered people despised the invaders.I despise having to be polite to such a brute.She despises his talking to her in that patronizing way.- synonyms:
- abhor, abominate, contemn, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, scorn
- antonyms:
- adore, appreciate, esteem
- similar words:
- disdain, dislike
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| related words: |
mind, scoff, scorn |
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| derivation: |
despiser (n.) |
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