despise

de-spise · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To feel contempt or a deep repugnance for someone or something.

  2. 2.

    To regard as beneath consideration or unworthy of respect.

Related words

Antonyms: admire, esteem, love, respect
See also: contempt, despicable, hate
Synonyms: abhor, detest, hate, loathe, scorn

Etymology

From Old French despire, from Latin despicere meaning "to look down on," from de- meaning "down" and specere meaning "to look at."