DESPISE


Meaning of DESPISE in English

— despisable , adj. — despisableness , n. — despiser , n. — despisingly , adv.

/di spuyz"/ , v.t., despised, despising .

to regard with contempt, distaste, disgust, or disdain; scorn; loathe.

[ 1250-1300; ME despisen despis-, s. of despire despicere; see DESPICABLE ]

Syn . contemn, detest.

Ant . admire.

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