| Term | despise (v.) |
|---|---|
| Synonym | [dɪˈspaɪz] verb transitive not continuous to feel a strong dislike for someone or something because you think they are bad or have no value |
| Meaning | • The two groups despise each other. • She despised him for the way he treated her sister. • [reflexive] He despised himself for being such a coward. |
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