despise

Example Sentences

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Iran has about 90 million people, many of whom despise the regime, many of whom revere it.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 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

Atencio’s fiendish feline would have followed guests throughout the ride, a creature said to despise living humans and with predatory, possessive instincts.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 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

He took his cup of tea and thanked his hostess, though he was certain that he would despise it.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill