despise
/dɪˈspaɪz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: despises · despising · despised
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To regard with contempt or scorn.
Verb
Examples
Near-synonym: hate
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To disregard or ignore.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “despise” mean?
To regard with contempt or scorn.
Is “despise” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.