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as in to hate
to dislike strongly
I despise anchovies on pizza, and I refuse to eat them!
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Recent Examples of despise
Over the course of 35 years, audiences around the world have come to love and despise many different Ben Stillers.
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Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
The cryptocurrency lobby has railed hard against the SEC and its chair, Gary Gensler, who has become uniquely despised by much of the crypto industry for the agency’s strict oversight.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Zoom out: McConnell has the unique distinction of being despised by Democrats and members of his own party — but nearly universally respected for his political skills.
—Hans Nichols, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
But well before the album wraps up (at a hefty 22 songs for the standard version at 28 for the deluxe), he’s returned again and again to the core concepts — getting high, despising yourself and reaching out to God for help, in a nonsectarian way.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2024
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Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
The cryptocurrency lobby has railed hard against the SEC and its chair, Gary Gensler, who has become uniquely despised by much of the crypto industry for the agency’s strict oversight.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Zoom out: McConnell has the unique distinction of being despised by Democrats and members of his own party — but nearly universally respected for his political skills.
—Hans Nichols, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
But well before the album wraps up (at a hefty 22 songs for the standard version at 28 for the deluxe), he’s returned again and again to the core concepts — getting high, despising yourself and reaching out to God for help, in a nonsectarian way.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for despise
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One who hates raisins and one who’s afraid of the wind.Armond White, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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Calming spray Unlike dogs, who often enjoy walks, indoor cats usually hate being taken out of their home environment.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kanye West disregarded an important hearing in one of the lawsuits filed against Donda Academy on Wednesday (Dec. 11).Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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According to the lawsuit, Herrera allegedly left the restaurant driving his vehicle, disregarded a red light and T-boned a vehicle, ultimately killing Taylar Jackson, 30, and six other victims, including 25-year-old Herrera.Calvin Milliner, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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The company could win an appeal, forget about all of this, and go back to business as normal (eventually).Makena Kelly, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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Never forget his iconic diet book, The Karl Lagerfeld Diet.Keaton Bell, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Despise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/despise. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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