Esteem and Loathe

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Esteem verb - To think very highly or favorably of.

Usage example: although the works of the Impressionist painters are esteemed today, they met with scorn when they were introduced

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Loathe is an antonym for esteem.

Nearby Words: esteemed, esteeming

Loathe verb - To dislike strongly.

Usage example: I simply loathe tapioca pudding

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Esteem is an antonym for loathe.

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