despise

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of despise with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

despise

(verb)

Meaning

to strongly dislike or hate

Example

"She could not understand why anyone would despise such a kind teacher."

Synonyms

detestscorndisdain

Antonyms

admirecherishrespect