1
as in hates
to dislike strongly
I despise anchovies on pizza, and I refuse to eat them!
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2
as in disregards
to ignore in a disrespectful manner
a traitor hated and despised by the whole community
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Recent Examples of despises
The production reimagines the titular character as Alice, a novelist who despises hollow contemporary mantras and faces backlash for speaking her mind.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Policing women is a byproduct of patriarchy, a system that despises women who dare to embrace individualism, self-expression, and self-autonomy.
—Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
Melissa Fields, the founder of Shades of Gray Design Studio, greatly despises seeing workout supplies in the bedroom.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
The feature stars Carrey as the titular green outcast who despises Christmas and Momsen as young Whoville resident Cindy Lou Who.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
Maybe your coworker has an upcoming presentation to senior leadership or your friend despises mushrooms.
—Lorraine K. Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
The social-justice warriors whom Williams most despises are not looters or rioters.
—Book Marks
august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
The social-justice warriors whom Williams most despises are not looters or rioters.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Policing women is a byproduct of patriarchy, a system that despises women who dare to embrace individualism, self-expression, and self-autonomy.
—Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
Melissa Fields, the founder of Shades of Gray Design Studio, greatly despises seeing workout supplies in the bedroom.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
The feature stars Carrey as the titular green outcast who despises Christmas and Momsen as young Whoville resident Cindy Lou Who.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
Maybe your coworker has an upcoming presentation to senior leadership or your friend despises mushrooms.
—Lorraine K. Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
The social-justice warriors whom Williams most despises are not looters or rioters.
—Book Marks
august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
The social-justice warriors whom Williams most despises are not looters or rioters.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for despises
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Unless one hates and fears the same people the leaders in the Legislature hate and fear, one is disqualified from employment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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For anyone who loves the idea of a mani that looks clean and intentional (but hates the upkeep), this nail concealer feels like the perfect everyday solution.—
Olivia Cefalu,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the letter, Wicker said the facility would not generate economic return, would place significant strain on local resources and disregards the concerns of the community.—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Feb. 2026
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If Congress fails to impeach, convict and remove a president who so plainly disregards constitutional limits, our democracy may not survive the damage.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Alesia forgets to add sugar to the mixture.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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In making introductions, Francesca freezes, then forgets her own name.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Despises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/despises. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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