despising

• Nom désignant le sentiment de profond mépris, de dédain ou d'aversion envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose jugé indigne ou inférieur.

A noun referring to a feeling of intense scorn, contempt, or disdain towards someone or something considered unworthy or inferior.

indénombrable

1. Feeling of scornful hatredC1formal

   A strong feeling of contempt or intense dislike for someone or something.

   Mépris haineux

   • His despising of injustice drove him to become an activist.
   • She could not hide her despising of the corrupt official.
   • The despising he felt for his rival was evident in his tone.

   Synonymesabhorrencecontemptdetestationdisdainhatredloathingodiumscorn

   Antonymesadmirationesteemregardrespect

• 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