She openly despised the new manager for his lack of leadership skills.
bitterly despise
Frequency:
50
%
She bitterly despised her ex-husband for his betrayal.
truly despise
Frequency:
45
%
I truly despise people who gossip behind others' backs.
Idiomatic Expressions for despise
Phrase: turn one's nose up at
Meaning: to show disdain or contempt for something
Usage: She always turns her nose up at fast food, claiming it's unhealthy.