Despising

noun, verb

noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
An act of despising.
2
a feeling of scornful hatred wordnet

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of despise form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

abjuration condemn contempt contemptuous contradiction declination

Antonyms

admiration admire admiring approving

Example

"Tom will likely end up despising Mary."

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