despise

2 definitions • 4 examples

to feel a strong dislike for someone or something because you think that that person or thing is bad or has no value:

The two groups despise each other.

despise someone/yourself for something She despised him for the way he treated her sister.

He despised himself for being such a coward.

to feel a strong dislike for someone or something that you think is bad or worthless:

He adored his daughter, but despised his son.