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Despise

usgb/dɪˈspaɪz/Volume
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Emotional Weight

Despise conveys a strong negative emotion, stronger than just disliking someone or something.

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She despised the bullying, feeling a deep sense of injustice.
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Intensity Matters

Use despise to express a powerful aversion; it's much more than just not enjoying something.

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He despised having to work late on weekends.
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Personal Rejection

Despise often implies a personal element of contempt or disdain, especially in betrayals or moral clashes.

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Everyone despised the traitor for his selfish actions.
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