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despiser

de·spise
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-spahyz]
    • /dɪˈspaɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.

despiser usage trend in Literature

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