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DESPISES

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Despises.

Despises - 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

"She despises him for his selfishness."
"He despises having to wake up early in the morning."
"The cat despises being held against its will."
"The coach despises athletes who don't give their best effort."
"My sister despises eating vegetables."
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Word Game Points

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

DESPISES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DESPISES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, despises is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESPISES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DESPISES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, despises is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESPISES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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