despise — to feel contempt or a deep repugnance for someone or something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to feel contempt or a deep repugnance for someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈspaɪz/
Example Sentences
- He despises people who cut in line at the coffee shop.
- The critic despised the movie so much that he walked out halfway through.
- She despises alarm clocks on Monday mornings more than anything else.
despise
VERB[/dɪˈspaɪz/]
to feel contempt or a deep repugnance for someone or something
A student despises the moldy, spoiled food on her lunch tray
He despised cheating because he valued honesty above everything else. (😠 Contempt + ⬇️ Look Down On → Despise)
After realizing his mistake, he apologized to the person he once despised.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'despire' and Latin 'despicere', composed of the prefix 'de-' (down) and 'specere' (to look or regard), literally meaning 'to look down upon'.
Breakdown
de- (down) + spise (from Latin specere, to look) = despise (to regard with contempt or disgust)
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📝Examples
“He despises people who cut in line at the coffee shop.”
“The critic despised the movie so much that he walked out halfway through.”
“She despises alarm clocks on Monday mornings more than anything else.”
“Many people despise the idea of working overtime without extra pay.”
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