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DESPISE

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Despise.

How to pronounce despise:

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Despise - as a verb

Look down on with disdain

Example: "He despises the people he has to work for"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contemndisdainscorn
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
detesthate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I despise people who lie."
"She despises him for what he did."
"They despised the new government policies."
"He despises the taste of broccoli."
"Many fans despise the rival team."
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Word Game Points

Is DESPISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, despise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESPISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DESPISE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, despise is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESPISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DESPISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, despise is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESPISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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