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- [mis-prahyz]
- /mɪsˈpraɪz/
- /mɪs.ˈpraɪz/
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- [mis-prahyz]
- /mɪsˈpraɪz/
Definitions of misprize word
- verb with object misprize to despise; undervalue; slight; scorn. 1
- noun misprize Fail to appreciate the value of (something); undervalue. 1
- verb misprize to fail to appreciate the value of; undervalue or disparage 0
- verb transitive misprize to despise or undervalue 0
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Origin of misprize
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English misprise < Middle French mesprisier, equivalent to mes- mis-1 + prisier to prize2
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Parts of speech for Misprize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
misprize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
misprize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for misprize
verb misprize
- revile — to assail with contemptuous or opprobrious language; address or speak of abusively.
- disdain — to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
- repudiate — to reject as having no authority or binding force: to repudiate a claim.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
Antonyms for misprize
verb misprize
- admire — If you admire someone or something, you like and respect them very much.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
- cherish — If you cherish something such as a hope or a pleasant memory, you keep it in your mind for a long period of time.
- adore — If you adore someone, you feel great love and admiration for them.
verb transitive misprize
- prize — leverage.
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