Despise - English meaning

verb

Regard with disgust and hatred.

Usage examples:

He abhorred sexism in every form

verb

To hate something or someone

Usage examples:

His opponent abhors the death penalty., she has an abhorrence of violence., his attitude of superio…

verb

Detest; loathe.

Usage examples:

They abominated the very idea of monarchy

verb

To hate something very much

Usage examples:

He abominates cruelty of all kinds.

verb

Feel or express strong disapproval of (something).

Usage examples:

We deplore all violence

verb

To say or think that something is very bad; condemn

Usage examples:

The editors deplore the lack of attention given to climate change.

verb

Dislike intensely.

Usage examples:

She really did detest his mockery

noun

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.

Usage examples:

Her upper lip curled in disdain

verb

Consider to be unworthy of one's consideration.

Usage examples:

He disdained his patients as an inferior rabble

noun

Dislike of someone or something that you feel does not deserve your interest or respect

Usage examples:

The mayor’s disdain for his opponents was well known., he disdains the flashy trappings of many dix…

verb

Feel distaste for or hostility towards.

Usage examples:

She disliked any kind of unnecessary rudeness

noun

A feeling of distaste or hostility.

Usage examples:

Despite her dislike of publicity, she was quite a celebrated figure

verb

To not like; to find someone or something unpleasant, difficult, etc.

Usage examples:

I dislike the idea of leaving him home alone all evening., [ c ] a dislike of flying

verb

Feel or express great loathing for.

Usage examples:

They were execrated as dangerous and corrupt

verb

To have or show feelings of hate towards someone or something

Usage examples:

I execrate any policy that interferes with the rights and freedoms of others.

verb

Feel intense dislike for.

Usage examples:

The boys hate each other

noun

Intense dislike.

Usage examples:

Feelings of hate and revenge

verb

To strongly dislike someone or something

Usage examples:

[ t ] kelly hates her teacher., [ t ] i have always hated speaking in public., [ + to infinitive ] …

verb

Feel intense dislike or disgust for.

Usage examples:

She loathed him on sight

verb

To feel strong hate, dislike, or disgust for someone or something

Usage examples:

I loathe doing housework., "do you like fish?" "no, i loathe it.", he’s full of loathing and despair.

idiom

Regard with contempt

phrasal verb

Regard someone with a feeling of superiority.

Usage examples:

My mother had social pretensions and looked down on most of our neighbours

phrasal verb

To feel that someone is less important than you or does not deserve respect

Usage examples:

Homeowners often look down on plumbers.

noun

A feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.

Usage examples:

I do not wish to become the object of scorn

verb

Feel or express contempt or disdain for.

Usage examples:

He tended to scorn technological advances he did not come up with himself

noun

A strong feeling that someone or something is of little or no worth and deserves no respect

Usage examples:

These countries deserve our respect, not the scorn of a politician., a scornful laugh/look, he was …

adjective

Small in degree; inconsiderable.

Usage examples:

A slight increase

verb

Insult (someone) by treating or speaking of them without proper respect or attention.

Usage examples:

He was desperate not to slight a guest

noun

An insult caused by a failure to show someone proper respect or attention.

Usage examples:

An unintended slight can create grudges