despised

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English

Definitions

verb

To regard with contempt or scorn.
To disregard or ignore.

adjective

Hated; viewed with scorn.“The dictator's cruelty made him the most despised person in the region.”

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Synonyms

contemn disdain scorn scorned hated unloved detested flouted abhorred reviled loathed abominated spurned maligned shunned disdained contemned derided

Antonyms

admire cherish honor respect treasure cherished treasured undespised

Associated

icon sorrows tian admired corrupt respected feared wang empress gaelic yuan

Rhymes

surmised utilized devised recognized ostracized surprised scrutinized mesmerized chastised disguised

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