Despise
/dɪˈspaɪz/
To strongly dislike someone or something, like when you think a food is really yucky or a bully is not nice at all.
Examples
- I despise eating broccoli because it tastes so bitter and green.
- Some kids despise playing tag when they always get caught and can't run fast.
- I despise rainy days because I can't go outside to ride my bike.
Synonyms
hate
loathe
detest
dislike
scorn
abhor
Antonyms
love
like
admire
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