despise

/di-ˈspīz/

Middle English, from Anglo-French despis-, stem of despire, from Latin despicere, from de- + specere to look

verb

  1. to look down on with disrespect or aversion

  2. to regard as negligible, worthless, or distasteful

despised the weak

despise contemn scorn disdain mean to regard as unworthy of one's notice or consideration. despise may suggest an emotional response ranging from strong dislike to loathing. contemn implies a vehement condemnation of a person or thing as low, vile, feeble, or ignominious.