despise

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of DESPISE

to dislike strongly <I despise anchovies on pizza, and I refuse to eat them!>

Synonyms abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, loathe

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

Near Antonyms desire, fancy, favor, like, prefer; enjoy, relish; admire, adore, approve (of), esteem, hallow, idolize, revere, venerate, worship; cherish, prize, treasure

Antonyms love

to ignore in a disrespectful manner <a traitor hated and despised by the whole community>

Synonyms despise, disregard, flout

Related Words dismiss, forget, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slur (over); belittle, deprecate, disparage, slight

Near Antonyms accept, approve; use

What made you want to look up despise? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears