1
as in hates
to dislike strongly
I despise anchovies on pizza, and I refuse to eat them!
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2
as in disregards
to ignore in a disrespectful manner
a traitor hated and despised by the whole community
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Recent Examples of despises
Maybe your coworker has an upcoming presentation to senior leadership or your friend despises mushrooms.
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Lorraine K. Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
The social-justice warriors whom Williams most despises are not looters or rioters.
—Book Marks
august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
The social-justice warriors whom Williams most despises are not looters or rioters.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Lorraine K. Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
The social-justice warriors whom Williams most despises are not looters or rioters.
—Book Marks
august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
The social-justice warriors whom Williams most despises are not looters or rioters.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for despises
Verb
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Don't be the house that supplies the candy everyone hates and leaves at the bottom of their pail.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, her sister Bree (Lynch) hates the thought of motherhood.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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Yet, the Puerto Rican government has taken a celebratory stance that disregards the pain of thousands who are still awaiting justice.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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This disregards their income or net worth.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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No one ever forgets the Sedona skyline.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Still forgets people’s names at parties.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Despises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/despises. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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