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- /dɪˈspaɪz/
- /dɪˈspaɪz/
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- /dɪˈspaɪz/
Definitions of despising word
- noun despising Present participle of despise. 1
- noun despising An act of despising. 0
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Parts of speech for Despising
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preposition
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exclamation
despising popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
despising usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for despising
noun despising
- despisal — contempt; the act of despising; scorn
adjective despising
- disdainful — full of or showing disdain; scornful.
- high-and-mighty — haughty; arrogant.
- toplofty — condescending; haughty.
Antonyms for despising
adjective despising
- longing — strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or distant: filled with longing for home.
- infatuated — to inspire or possess with a foolish or unreasoning passion, as of love.
- carried away — to take or support from one place to another; convey; transport: He carried her for a mile in his arms. This elevator cannot carry more than ten people.
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