despise

//dɪˈspaɪz//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Verb

despiseInfinitive
despisePresent tense
despisedPast tense
despisedPast participle
despisingPresent participle
despisesThird-person singular
1

To feel contempt or a deep repugnance for someone or something.

She despises people who lie.

2

To regard as unworthy of one's respect or attention.

She despises people who are dishonest.