despise

UK
/dɪˈspaɪz/
US
/dɪˈspaɪz/

Translations

despiseverb
despised
Past Simple
despised
Past Participle
despising
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈspaɪz/
US
/dɪˈspaɪz/
She despises dishonesty in any form.
Она презирает нечестность в любой форме.

Definitions

despiseverb
To regard with contempt or scorn.
She despises him for his dishonesty.
Archaic: To refuse or abstain from (an action) because it is regarded as beneath one's dignity.
He despised to flatter the corrupt official.