Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-spahyz]
- /dɪˈspaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-spahyz]
- /dɪˈspaɪz/
Definitions of despiser word
- verb with object despiser to regard with contempt, distaste, disgust, or disdain; scorn; loathe. 1
- noun despiser One who despises. 1
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Origin of despiser
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English despisen < Old French despis-, stem of despire < Latin dēspicere; see despicable
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Parts of speech for Despiser
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
despiser popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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