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despise

dɪˈspaɪz

verb

gardzić

ˈɡard͡ʑit͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
pogardzać
Definition

To feel a strong dislike or contempt for someone or something, considering them worthless or inferior.

Examples
She despises people who are cruel to animals.
Ona gardzi ludźmi, którzy są okrutni dla zwierząt.
I despise dishonesty and hypocrisy.
Pogardzam nieuczciwością i hipokryzją.
Synonyms
scorndisdainloathe
Collocations
deeply despisedespise someone fordespise the idea
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