despising

Thân thiện

She couldn't hide her despising of the cruel act.

Definition

Noun: A feeling of intense contempt or scornful hatred; the act of regarding someone or something as utterly worthless or beneath consideration.

Usage

"Despising" functions as a gerund or a verbal noun, describing the emotion or action of feeling or expressing deep scorn and hatred. It is a formal and strong term.

Examples

• Her voice was filled with despising for the corrupt officials.
• He could not hide his despising of their cowardice.
• The look of pure despising on her face made him step back.

Advanced Usage

• "beyond despising": So contemptible that it exceeds normal scorn.
  • His betrayal was beyond despising; it was a profound violation of trust.

Variants and Related Words

• Despise (verb): To look down on with intense contempt or scorn.
  • She despises dishonesty above all else.
• Despicable (adjective): Deserving to be despised; contemptible.
  • It was a despicable act of cruelty.

Synonyms

• Contempt: The feeling that a person or thing is worthless or beneath consideration.
• Scorn: A feeling of profound, often angry, disrespect.
• Disdain: A feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.

Antonyms

• Admiration: Respect and warm approval.
• Esteem: Respect and admiration.
• Reverence: Deep respect for someone or something.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a feeling of scornful hatred

Từ đồng nghĩa

• despisal