despising
- noun
- /dɪˈspaɪzɪŋ/
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desprecio
- Consideration and respect for human virtue were nothing but the belittling and despising of my nature and my beliefs.
We can also translate this as contempt, disregard, despising one's obedience to superiors.
- We can also translate this as contempt, disregard, despising one's obedience to superiors.
- He says that even despising pleasure is itself most pleasurable when we're habituated to it.
- Hating, not just despising, but hating odorous.
Examples
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So that's kind of some of these slightly, maybe slightly despising view about what the poor can do.
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He says that even despising pleasure is itself most pleasurable when we're habituated to it.
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We can also translate this as contempt, disregard, despising one's obedience to superiors.
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Her despising of the cruel treatment towards animals was evident when she volunteered at the shelter.
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His despising for dishonesty made him refuse to associate with those who lied frequently.
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The despising of ignorance in society often drives educators to advocate for better learning opportunities.
Synonyms
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1.9
A very strong dislike that can make a person want to hurt others
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4.7
Unfriendly or angry actions and feelings toward someone
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6.5
A feeling of strong dislike and lack of respect
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5.2
A strong feeling of hatred and disgust for someone or something
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3.0
A feeling that shows you do not agree with someone or what they do
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6.5
A strong dislike of something or someone
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4.1
A mild feeling of not liking something
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6.3
A strong feeling of disgust at something very unpleasant
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8.0
A strong feeling of hatred toward people or groups
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8.3
A strong feeling of dislike toward someone or something
3
6.2
A strong feeling of dislike and disgust
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8.4
A strong feeling of dislike or disgust
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7.8
A very strong feeling of hate and disgust
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8.6
A very strong feeling of hate and disgust for someone or something
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9.9
A feeling of dislike for something like a food or task
Strong feeling of dislike and scorn for someone or something
Showing strong dislike and no respect for a person or thing
A strong feeling of disgust or deep dislike
Antonyms
How Contemptuous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word despising comes from Latin parts de- 'down' and spicere 'to look', so it once meant 'to look down on' someone. You can see the same 'look' idea in words like inspect and respect, and that's why to despise is to feel strong dislike or hatred toward someone.