Synonyms of despises

despises

verb

present tense third-person singular of despise

1

as in hates

to dislike strongly

I despise anchovies on pizza, and I refuse to eat them!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hates
• detests
• loathes
• abhors
• abominates
• disdains
• has it in for
• scorns
• disapproves (of)
• deplores
• execrates
• deprecates
• disfavors
• discountenances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loves
• prefers
• desires
• likes
• enjoys
• favors
• fancies
• admires
• relishes
• adores
• approves (of)
• worships
• treasures
• cherishes
• reveres
• prizes
• idolizes
• esteems
• venerates
• hallows

2

as in disregards

to ignore in a disrespectful manner

a traitor hated and despised by the whole community

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disregards
• forgets
• scorns
• neglects
• dismisses
• flouts
• overlooks
• disparages
• belittles
• deprecates
• passes over
• slurs (over)
• slights
• overpasses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accepts
• uses
• approves

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of despises

But whereas The Holdovers’s Paul Hunham despises his lazy, pampered students, The Debut’s Jerry Blankenbuehler has a determination to summon theatrical magic out of his meager cast. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Naturally, this puts him at odds with the Green Lantern Corps – but Sinestro really really despises the Guardians of the Universe the most here. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2026

But Kennedy despises the technology and has spread significant misinformation about mRNA technology. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

Though Brigitta despises him, Maria shelters him. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026

This brief funk is broken when Clay comes home to find his mother — who, like everyone else in their backwoods local area, despises their stunts — watching an old movie on TV. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026

The aide, Colonel Dave Butler, a former infantry officer, is a longtime leader in Army public affairs (not a specialty Hegseth embraces) who worked closely with the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley (whom Hegseth despises). — Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026

The production reimagines the titular character as Alice, a novelist who despises hollow contemporary mantras and faces backlash for speaking her mind. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026

Policing women is a byproduct of patriarchy, a system that despises women who dare to embrace individualism, self-expression, and self-autonomy. — Essence, 5 Jan. 2026