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    DESPISE Antonyms

    There are 9 antonyms of the word despise. (opposite meanings)
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    Definition of DESPISE
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    despisaldespiseddespisesdespising

    Best Opposite Words For DESPISE

    RankWordSave?Synonyms..UsageType
    1admire
    		verbv
    2cherish
    		verbv
    3respect
    		verb, nounv, n
    4treasure
    		nounn
    5appreciate
    		verbv
    6esteem
    		verb, nounv, n
    7like
    		verb, adverbv, adv
    8love
    		verb, nounv, n
    9honor
    		nounn

    Alternatives for ADMIRE

    Words (6)
    adoreappreciatecherishesteemrespectvenerate
    Phrases (1)
    look up to
    Opposite words for admire

    Alternatives for CHERISH

    Words (15)
    treasureadoreappreciatecultivateesteemfosterloveprizeprotectrelishreveresafeguardsavorvalueworship
    Phrases (2)
    hold dearcare for
    Opposite words for cherish

    Alternatives for RESPECT

    Words (26)
    regardesteemhonoradmirationreverencevenerationappreciationdeferenceaspectaughtconsiderationdimensionfacefacetfealtyrecognitionsidevaluehonourobedienceobservepriseprizerespectfulnessreverevenerate
    Phrases (1)
    abide by
    Opposite words for respect

    Alternatives for TREASURE

    Words (22)
    gemprizeartifactboonbountycachefortuneheirloomhoardjewellootplunderpossessionrichesspoiltrophytrovewealthvaluablescherishappreciatevalue
    Phrases (3)
    care forhoarded wealthhold dear
    Opposite words for treasure

    Alternatives for APPRECIATE

    Words (14)
    esteemprizetreasurevalueacknowledgeadmirecherishrecognizerespectsavorappriseapprizegrasprevalue
    Phrases (1)
    take account
    Opposite words for appreciate

    Alternatives for ESTEEM

    Words (9)
    respectregardadmirationcherishpriseprizereputereverevalue
    Phrases (7)
    be known asknow aslook onlook uponregard astake to bethink of
    Opposite words for esteem

    Alternatives for LIKE

    Words (14)
    enjoyfancyfavoriteilklovepreferencesimilaralikeascarecomparablecorrespondingsamewish
    Phrases (3)
    for examplethe likethe likes of
    Opposite words for like

    Alternatives for LOVE

    Words (48)
    passionromanceadmirationadorationaffectionardorattachmentcarecrushdesiredevotionemotionenchantmentfervorflamefondnessfriendshipinfatuationlikingsentimentsentimentalitytendernesswarmthyearningbabydarlingenjoyhoneysweetheartsweetieadoreaphrodisiabedbelovedbonkcarnalitycherishcoitusdeardearestdeariedearyeffjazzknowlovermatepet
    Phrases (19)
    sexual lovesleep withbe intimatedo iterotic loveget it onget laidhave a go at ithave intercoursehave it awayhave it offhave sexlie withlove lifemake lovemake outmaking loveroll in the haysleep together
    Opposite words for love
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