despise

• Verb, das ein starkes Gefühl der Abneigung oder Verachtung gegenüber jemandem oder etwas ausdrückt.

A verb used to express a strong feeling of dislike or contempt for someone or something.

1. B2formal

   To feel a strong dislike or hatred for someone or something.

   Verachten

   • She despises dishonesty in any form.
   • He despises people who are rude to waiters.
   • I despise the way he treats his colleagues.

   Synonymeabhordetestdisdainexecratehateloathescorn

   Antonymeadmirecherishesteemlikeloverespectrevere

2. Intense aversionB2formal

   To regard with contempt or extreme disapproval.

   Verachtung

   • They despise the political corruption in their country.
   • She despises the taste of cilantro.
   • He despises having to wake up early every day.

   Synonymeabhorcontemndetestdisdainexecratehateloathescorn

   Antonymeadmirecherishesteemloverespect