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despise

/dɪˈspaɪz/

verb
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🇬🇧 UK

/dɪˈspaɪz/

🇺🇸 US

/dɪˈspaɪz/

Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · verb

    To regard with contempt or scorn.

  2. Meaning 2 · verb

    To disregard or ignore.

How this word is used

  • Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “despise” when they mean: to regard with contempt or scorn..”
  • Academic “Scholars may discuss “despise” carefully in formal writing.”
  • Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “despise” in professional communication.”

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Synonyms

contemn disdain scorn

Antonyms

admire cherish honor respect treasure

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meticulous

/məˈtɪkjʊləs/

adjective

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

“She kept meticulous notes during the lecture.”

Difficulty 3 general
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