Despise and Reverence

Opposite meaning words

Despise verb - To dislike strongly.

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Reverence is an antonym for despise.

Reverence verb - To offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power.

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Despise is an antonym for reverence.

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Reverence and Despise. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/despise/reverence

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