despisal

[US]/dɪˈspaɪzl/
[UK]/dɪˈspaɪzl/

Translation

n.the act of despising; contempt; disdain
Word Forms
Pluraldespisals

Example Sentences

he felt a deep sense of despisal for the corrupt politician's actions.

her despisal of laziness motivated her to work harder every day.

the public's despisal of the new tax policy was evident in the protests.

she regarded his lying with utter despisal.

a quiet despisal of injustice grew within him over the years.

the critic's review was filled with despisal for the poorly written novel.

there is a universal despisal for cruelty towards animals in this community.

he expressed his despisal for their cowardice during the crisis.

the character's self-despisal was a major theme in the book.

despisal was the only emotion she could muster for the traitor.

their mutual despisal made it impossible for them to work together.

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