despise
verbTo regard with strong contempt or intense dislike.
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Clear all filtersTo regard with strong contempt or intense dislike.
To discourage an action or make it less likely to occur.
To dislike someone or something intensely.
Unwilling or reluctant because of a lack of interest or a mild dislike.
Different in kind or difficult to compare directly.
Different in important qualities or characteristics.
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