Synonyms of despises

despises

verb

present tense third-person singular of despise

1

as in hates

to dislike strongly

I despise anchovies on pizza, and I refuse to eat them!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hates
• detests
• loathes
• abhors
• abominates
• disdains
• has it in for
• scorns
• disapproves (of)
• deplores
• execrates
• deprecates
• disfavors
• discountenances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loves
• prefers
• desires
• likes
• enjoys
• favors
• fancies
• admires
• relishes
• adores
• approves (of)
• worships
• treasures
• cherishes
• reveres
• prizes
• idolizes
• esteems
• venerates
• hallows

2

as in disregards

to ignore in a disrespectful manner

a traitor hated and despised by the whole community

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disregards
• forgets
• scorns
• neglects
• dismisses
• flouts
• overlooks
• disparages
• belittles
• deprecates
• passes over
• slurs (over)
• slights
• overpasses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accepts
• uses
• approves