Associations to the word «Despise»
Noun
- Sinner
- Superstition
- Scoundrel
- Pomp
- Reverence
- Manhood
- Traitor
- Stoop
- Aristocracy
- Wickedness
- Cato
- Scruple
- Shame
- Pretence
- Athenian
- Heed
- Distrust
- Tyranny
- Caste
- Cruelty
- Bitterness
- Pang
- Reject
- Affection
- Indulgence
- Nay
- Magnificence
- Heretic
- Chivalry
- Contrary
- Oppression
- Malice
- Countryman
- Commandment
- Repentance
- Insult
- Posterity
- Virtue
- Wilt
- Foreigner
- Wealth
- Deceit
- Homosexual
- Decency
- Righteousness
- Rich
- Simplicity
- Wherefore
- Beloved
- Toil
- Jealousy
- Foe
- Ambition
- Isaiah
- Nobles
- Peril
Adjective
Wiktionary
DESPISE, verb. To regard with contempt or scorn.
DESPISE, verb. To disregard or ignore.
Dictionary definition
DESPISE, verb. Look down on with disdain; "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately".
Wise words
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.