despise | Definition of despise

Synonyms and Antonyms of despise

1 to dislike strongly

I despise anchovies on pizza, and I refuse to eat them!

Synonyms of despise

abhor, abominate, detest, execrate, hate, loathe

Words Related to despise

deplore, deprecate, disapprove (of), discountenance, disdain, disfavor, scorn

Phrases Synonymous with despise

Near Antonyms of despise

desire, fancy, favor, like, prefer

admire, adore, approve (of), esteem, hallow, idolize, revere, venerate, worship

cherish, prize, treasure

Antonyms of despise

2 to ignore in a disrespectful manner

a traitor hated and despised by the whole community

Synonyms of despise

disregard, flout, scorn

Words Related to despise

dismiss, forget, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slur (over)

belittle, deprecate, disparage, slight

Near Antonyms of despise

accept, approve