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despise Synonyms

Another word for despise

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• verb (Context 1)

To feel a deep contempt, hatred, or strong aversion for someone or something.

Usage Example

"She grew to detest the dishonesty and hypocrisy she witnessed in the corporate office."

Strongest
detest
loathe
abhor
hate
scorn
disdain
Strong
look down on
execrate
abominate
spurn

Opposites of despise

The opposite of despise shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

adore
love
admire
respect
revere
cherish
esteem
venerate
See all opposites of despise

• Nearby Words

desperation
despicable
despicably
despise
despiser
despite
despondence

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Despise. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/despise
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