Despise: To feel intense dislike or disgust for something or someone.
Examples:
* "She despised her ex-husband for the way he treated her." (Strong dislike and disgust towards a person)
* "He despised the idea of wearing a tie to work." (Intense dislike towards an action or object)
* "The criminal despised the judge who sentenced him." (Feeling of hatred and contempt towards a person)
* "She despised the way he spoke to her mother." (Strong disapproval and aversion towards someone's behavior)
* "The doctor despised the disease that was killing his patients." (Intense dislike and disgust towards something abstract)
In simpler terms:
* Despise is a very strong word that expresses intense hatred, disgust, and contempt.
* It's more than just disliking something; it implies a deep-seated aversion and a desire to avoid it completely.
Note: "Despise" is a very strong word and should be used sparingly. It often indicates a very negative and emotional response.