despise

• Verbe exprimant un fort sentiment de mépris, de dégoût ou de rejet envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

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.

   Exécrer, avoir en horreur

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

   Synonymesabhordetestdisdainexecratehateloathescorn

   Antonymesadmirecherishesteemlikeloverespectrevere

2. Intense aversionB2formal

   To regard with contempt or extreme disapproval.

   Aversion intense

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

   Synonymesabhorcontemndetestdisdainexecratehateloathescorn

   Antonymesadmirecherishesteemloverespect