verb
- to regard with contempt or scorn; to hate or dislike intensely
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘despise’
Examples
- She despises people who are cruel to animals.
- He despises having to wake up early on weekends.
- The critic despises movies with poor acting.
- Maria despises the taste of brussels sprouts.
- The teacher despises students who cheat on exams.
- John despises waiting in long lines at the store.