English / word
despise
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
To feel contempt or deep repugnance for someone or something; to hate intensely.
In context
01
He despises dishonest business practices and corruption.
02
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
Synonyms
hate,loathe,detest
Antonyms
love,admire,respect
Collocations
despise hypocrisy,utterly despise,deeply despise
Verb forms
Past: despised · Past participle: despised · -ing: despising