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DESPISED Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word despised. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word despised. (close relations)
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detested
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• treated with dislike or contempt

disliked
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• regarded with aversion

hated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• treated with dislike or contempt

scorned
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• treated with dislike or contempt

abhorred
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• find repugnant

abominated
verbv
verb

• find repugnant

condemned
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• declare or judge unfit for use or habitation

• compel or force into a particular state or activity

• demonstrate the guilt of (someone)

• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

• appropriate (property) for public use

disdained
verbv
noun

• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

• a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

verb

• look down on with disdain

• reject with contempt

execrated
verbv
verb

• find repugnant

• curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment

loathed
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• find repugnant

repudiated
verbv
verb

• cast off

• refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid

• refuse to recognize or pay

• reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust

reviled
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• spread negative information about

vilified
verbv
verb

• spread negative information about

contemn
verbv
verb

• look down on with disdain

disdain
noun

• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

• a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

verb

• look down on with disdain

• reject with contempt

scorn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

• open disrespect for a person or thing

verb

• look down on with disdain

• reject with contempt

Best Hypernyms For DESPISED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for despised, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
detest hate

Alternatives for DETESTED

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