despising

[dih-spahy-zing]

despising Definition

to regard with contempt, distaste, disgust, or disdain.

Using despising: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "despising" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She despises people who are always late.

  • Example

    He despised himself for giving up so easily.

  • Example

    The dictator despised anyone who opposed him.

  • Example

    I despise the way he treats his employees.

despising Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for despising

Antonyms for despising

Phrases with despising

  • to hate someone intensely

    Example

    After what he did to her, she despises the ground he walks on.

  • to feel ashamed or disgusted with oneself

    Example

    He despised himself for not standing up for what he believed in.

  • to feel strong dislike or aversion towards something

    Example

    I despise the thought of having to work overtime on weekends.

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Summary: despising in Brief

The verb 'despising' [dih-spahy-zing] means to hold in contempt or disdain. It is often used to express strong dislike or disgust, as in 'She despises people who are always late.' 'Despising' can also be used in phrases like 'despise the ground someone walks on,' indicating intense hatred, and 'despise oneself,' expressing self-disgust.