Deprecate
Deprecate verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.
Despise and deprecate are semantically related. in disapprove of topic. In some cases you can use "Despise" instead a verb "Deprecate".
Despise
Despise verb - To dislike strongly.
Usage example: I despise anchovies on pizza, and I refuse to eat them!
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