Definitions for despise
dɪˈspaɪzde·spise

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1. contemn, despise, scorn, disdain(verb)

   look down on with disdain

   "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately"

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1. despise(Verb)

   To regard with contempt or scorn.

   Etymology: From despisen, from despis-, stem of despire, from despicere, present active infinitive of despicio, from de + specio.

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1. Despise(verb)

   to look down upon with disfavor or contempt; to contemn; to scorn; to disdain; to have a low opinion or contemptuous dislike of

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1. Despise

   de-spīz′, v.t. to look down upon with contempt: to scorn.—adj. Despis′able.—ns. Despī′sal, contempt; Despis′edness (Milt.); Despis′er. [O. Fr. despiz, despire—L. despicĕre—de, down, specĕre, to look.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of despise in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of despise in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of despise in a Sentence

1. Mary Wortley Montagu:

   I despise the pleasure of pleasing people that I despise.

2. Dan Abrams:

   I am troubled by the fervor, occasional glee, and potentially disproportionate fury emanating from an unusual assortment of allies now determined to end Brian’s storied career based on what we know today. This alliance of certaincapital-J journalists,conservative bloggers, and some who simply despise any rich and famous journalist are a formidable force.

3. Mehmet Murat ildan:

   The big fire has no right to despise the little spark!

4. Virginia:

   If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all.

5. Ron Prosor:

   It is time for the international community to take a clear stand against those who build the foundations of terror by teaching children to detest and despise, this must start by speaking out against incitement in Palestinian society.

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