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Term: despise

Definition:

verb (transitive)

1. to feel a strong dislike or contempt for someone or something

Senses:

Sense 1:

to regard with deep aversion or intense dislike:

I despise cruelty towards animals.

Sense 2:

to look down upon or treat with contempt:

She despises people who are dishonest.

Sample Sentences:

1. I despise the way he treats everyone around him.
2. The community despised the corrupt politician.
3. They despised the old traditions and sought change.
4. She despises the taste of mushrooms and never includes them in her dishes.

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