despise

Example Sentences

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Many fence-sitters despise the regime but want a certain chance of success before entering the fray.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

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

That famous quotation that is always misattributed to Voltaire, “I despise what you say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.”

From Slate • Sep. 22, 2025

Like Roy Batty, he also came to despise his maker.

From Salon • Sep. 8, 2025

Roose Bolton might make use of him, but true northmen must despise him.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin