Despise: meaning, definitions and examples
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despise
[ dɪˈspaɪz ]
in relationships
Feel intense dislike for someone or something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I despise liars.
- She despised her ex-husband for his betrayal.
- He despises anyone who doesn't share his political views.
Translations
Translations of the word "despise" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desprezar
- odiar
- detestar
🇮🇳 घृणा करना
🇩🇪 verachten
🇮🇩 membenci
🇺🇦 зневажати
🇵🇱 gardzić
🇯🇵 軽蔑する
🇫🇷 mépriser
🇪🇸 despreciar
🇹🇷 hor görmek
🇰🇷 경멸하다
🇸🇦 يحتقر
🇨🇿 pohrdat
🇸🇰 pohrdať
🇨🇳 鄙视
🇸🇮 prezirati
🇮🇸 fyrirlíta
🇰🇿 жек көру
🇬🇪 ზიზღი
🇦🇿 nifrət etmək
🇲🇽 despreciar
Word origin
The word 'despise' originated from the Latin word 'despicere', which means 'to look down on'. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey a strong feeling of dislike or contempt towards someone or something. The usage of 'despise' can be traced back to Middle English, where it was commonly used in literature and everyday language to express disdain or hatred.
See also: despicable.