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/
Korean meaning: 경멸하다, 혐오하다, 멸시하다
Korean pronunciation: 디**스파**이즈
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
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Those who despise will face their own surprise - let wisdom advise!
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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'.
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“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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