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Despire

Part of Speech:

• Verb
• Noun

Sense 1 - Verb:

Definition: To feel or express contempt or scorn towards something/someone.

Sample Sentences:

• She despired her ex-boyfriend after he betrayed her trust.
• The critics despired the movie for its poorly written script.

Sense 2 - Noun:

Definition: A feeling or state of contempt or scorn.

Sample Sentences:

• He couldn't hide his despire towards his lazy co-worker.
• The team played with despire after their fifth consecutive loss.

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