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Meaning of the word despise in English

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despise

US /dɪˈspaɪz/
UK /dɪˈspaɪz/
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Verb

1.

feel contempt or a deep repugnance for

Example:
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She despises him for his dishonesty.
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I absolutely despise cruelty to animals.
Synonym:
abhordetestloathescorndisdain
Synonym:
adoreloveadmirerespectcherish
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