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Despising Definition & Meaning

despising
noun
  1. a feeling of scornful hatred

"Despising" in song lyrics

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  • "Yet in these thoughts myself almost despising,"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet XXIX

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Frequently asked questions

What does despising mean?
a feeling of scornful hatred
What part of speech is despising?
Despising is a noun.

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