— 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.