Example Sentences

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Clough, a brilliant egomaniac who loves beautiful soccer, despises the successes achieved by the “big, hard, dirty, old men” who played under Don Revie, his predecessor and nemesis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

And “Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.”

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2025

Cicero, who despises Catalina for his reckless idealism, is one of many characters trying to bring the architect to heel.

From New York Times • May 16, 2024

Daniels had never suggested otherwise in previous testimony, in fact, and it further bolstered her credibility to compliment a man she clearly despises on his conversational skills.

From Slate • May 10, 2024

A shiver goes through me when I think of the proximity of my mother and sister to this man who despises me.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins