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Meanings of despise in English
Usage of despise in English
1
I used to despise them when I was a canoeist, of course.
2
We cannot condemn the Tyrathca, however much we despise what they do.
3
I despise the same thing when I see it in Boston people.
4
Thinking that, James didn't know whether to despise Scorpius or pity him.
5
Our one area of disagreement was Carolyn, whom she affected to despise.
6
In olden days ye did not always despise the abodes of men.
7
It is impossible for me to despise you; but I pity you.
8
The city people despise it as the food of a Fellah-a boor.
9
The first, is to despise all the suggestions of the Evil One.
10
For the Corsicans are bad servants, and despise good servitude in others.
11
I never thought I'd despise a group of keep-fit fans so much.
12
It is, in truth, wise to despise the riches of this world.
13
The audacity caused many to despise Ali but endeared him to millions.
14
In short, I belong to the younger generation which you despise so-
15
On the contrary, I despise it: it is not enough for me.
16
You are a puritan and in your heart you despise sensual pleasures.
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Translations for despise
Portuguese
Catalan
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Despise through the time
Despise across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common