despise

Example Sentences

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People either love the sitcom’s cartoonish flourishes or despise them.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

A third cousin, a gospel-of-success evangelical pastor played by Topher Grace, is easy to dislike but a bit more difficult to despise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

If you’re a fan of any team besides the Dodgers, you might despise all the money they spend on players.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

That will bring relief to investors and the many Argentine citizens who despise the hold the party has long held over the nation’s political and economic life.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

I wonder if Marguerite's pride makes her despise the lowly Therese, or if she is jealous of her visions.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein