despise

verb8 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.4
really despise7.2

Used to strongly emphasize the feeling of despising someone or something.

absolutely despise7.0

Used to strongly emphasize the feeling of despising someone or something.

thoroughly despise6.8

Used to strongly emphasize the feeling of despising someone or something.

truly despise6.5

Used to strongly emphasize the feeling of despising someone or something.

clearly despise6.0

Indicates that the feeling of despising is obvious to others.

secretly despise5.8

Indicates that the feeling of despising is hidden from others.

openly despise5.5

Indicates that the feeling of despising is shown publicly without concealment.

despise somebody/something for something7.5

Used to specify the reason for despising someone or something.