Meaning & use
despise
To feel intense dislike or contempt for someone or something.
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She despised dishonesty and refused to work with anyone who lied to clients.
He despised the long commute more than any other part of his job.
A note on using this word
Despise is stronger than dislike and implies looking down on the person or thing with contempt.
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