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    Despise

    /dɪˈspaɪz/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    To regard with disdain or scorn; to feel a strong aversion to.
    She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
    To dislike or have a strong dislike for someone or something.
    He despises waiting in long lines at the supermarket.
    To have contempt for; to consider unworthy of regard.
    They despise anyone who tries to take advantage of others.
    To look down upon; to observe with disapproval.
    He despised the idea of cheating to get ahead in life.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'despiser', from Latin 'despiciare', meaning to look down upon.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    despise someone
    To have intense dislike or contempt for someone.
    despise something
    To regard something with disdain or as worthless.

    Related Words

    disdain
    The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of consideration.
    scorn
    The feeling or belief that something is worthless.
    loathe
    To feel intense aversion or disgust for.

    Slang Meanings

    Hate on
    She really hates on people who think they're better than everyone else.
    Shade
    He threw shade at those who didn't respect his opinions.