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Despise

Description:

Despise is a verb that means to feel a strong dislike or contempt for someone or something. It involves a deep disgust or aversion towards the object of despise. This term is often used to express a negative sentiment or disdain for someone or something.

Senses:

• Sense 1: To scorn or intensely dislike someone or something.
• Sense 2: To feel contempt or disdain towards someone or something.

Sample Sentences:

1. I despise people who lie.
2. She despised the way he treated others.
3. John despised going to the dentist.
4. They despised the new regulations imposed by the government.

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