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- \di-ˈspīz\
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- US Pronunciation
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- \di-ˈspīz\
Definitions of despisement word
- noun despisement contempt; despisal 3
- abbreviation DESPISEMENT Despising. 1
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Parts of speech for Despisement
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
despisement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for despisement
noun despisement
- disdain — to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
- disrespect — Lack of respect or courtesy.
- antipathy — Antipathy is a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something.
- condescension — Condescension is condescending behaviour.
- defiance — Defiance is behaviour or an attitude which shows that you are not willing to obey someone.
Antonyms for despisement
noun despisement
- approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- friendliness — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- honour — to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.
- honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
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