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despised

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de·spise  (d-spz)
tr.v. de·spised, de·spis·ing, de·spis·es
1. To regard with contempt or scorn: despised all cowards and flatterers.
2. To dislike intensely; loathe: despised the frigid weather in January.
3. To regard as unworthy of one's interest or concern: despised any thought of their own safety.
[Middle English despisen, from Old French despire, despis-, from Latin dspicere : d-, de- + specere, to look; see spek- in Indo-European roots.]
de·spisal (-spzl) n.
de·spiser n.
Synonyms: despise, contemn, disdain, scorn, scout2
These verbs mean to regard with utter contempt: despises incompetence; contemned the dictator's actions; disdained my suggestion; scorns sentimentality; scouted simplistic explanations.
Antonym: esteem
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.despised - treated with contempt
detested, hated, scorned
unloved - not loved


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Though when I say despised, I mean it as for belief; for otherwise, the spreading, or publishing, of them, is in no sort to be despised.
The Essays by Bacon, Sir Francis View in context
When she saw that she could get no redress and that her words were despised, the Owl attacked the chatterer by a stratagem.
Fables by Aesop View in context
I expected a most disagreeable companion for myself, but could not imagine that my brother would be in the smallest danger of being captivated by a woman with whose principles he was so well acquainted, and whose character he so heartily despised.
Lady Susan by Austen, Jane View in context
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