Meaning Of The Word Despise

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What's The Definition Of Despise?

despise
verb: If you despise something or someone, you dislike them and have a very low opinion of them.

despise in American English
to look down on with contempt and scorn
transitive verb: to regard with contempt, distaste, disgust, or disdain; scorn; loathe

despise in British English
verb: to look down on with contempt; scorn

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