despised (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: [dɪˈspaɪz]
Definition
To feel a strong dislike for someone or something, often because you think they are bad or worthless.
Examples
He despises people who are rude to waiters.
Many people despise dishonesty and betrayal.
She despises the idea of working in a job she hates.
How to Use despised
- despise someone (collocation)
- To feel a strong dislike for a person. — "She despises him for his arrogance."
- despise something (collocation)
- To feel a strong dislike for a thing or concept. — "They despise the current political system."
- despise doing something (collocation)
- To strongly dislike performing a particular action. — "I despise doing chores on the weekend."
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