misprize

mis·prize

verb \ˌmis-ˈprīz\

Definition of MISPRIZE

transitive verb

1

: to hold in contempt : despise

2

: undervalue

Origin of MISPRIZE

Anglo-French mespriser, from mes- mis- + priser, preiser to appraise — more at prize

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with MISPRIZE

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