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

She despised the bullying, feeling a deep sense of injustice.
Intensity Matters
Use despise to express a powerful aversion; it's much more than just not enjoying something.

He despised having to work late on weekends.
Personal Rejection
Despise often implies a personal element of contempt or disdain, especially in betrayals or moral clashes.

Everyone despised the traitor for his selfish actions.
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