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  1. despises

    Despise (adjective form: despicable) means to regard with contempt or scorn.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of DESPISES in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of DESPISES in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of DESPISES in a Sentence

  1. Friedrich Nietzsche:

    He who despises himself esteems himself as a self-despiser.

  2. Georges Bernanos:

    Fact is Our Lord knew all about the power of money: He gave capitalism a tiny niche in His scheme of things, He gave it a chance, He even provided a first installment of funds. Can you beat that? It's so magnificent. God despises nothing. After all, if the deal had come off, Judas would probably have endowed sanatoriums, hospitals, public libraries or laboratories.

  3. George Washington:

    The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it.

  4. Proverb:

    He is the world's master who despises it, its slave who prizes it.

  5. Book of Proverbs:

    He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

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