What is another word for despise? – 144 despise Synonyms

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Synonyms & Similar Words

abhor detest loathe hate scorn disdain despise contempt despise abominate execrate depreciate deprecate disparage belittle demean degrade denigrate vilify defame slander calumniate revile spurn reject repudiate shun avoid eschew scorn disdain dislike distaste disgust nauseate sicken repel offend outrage infuriate enrage exasperate irritate annoy vex displease

Meaning of despise

The word "despise" is defined by Oxford Dictionary as: to feel a strong sense of dislike or contempt for someone or something

Definitions

* Merriam-Webster defines it as: to regard as unworthy of respect or attention

Example Uses

She despises people who litter and make the city dirty
* He despises the way the company treats its employees
* The fans began to despise the player after he joined a rival team

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

admire adore appreciate approve esteem honor like love praise respect reverence value venerate worship cherish treasure enjoy delight relish savor appreciate commend extol laud eulogize glorify magnify extol