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Pronunciation: [dɪspˈa͡ɪzə] (IPA)

The word despiser means someone who has a low opinion of or shows contempt for someone or something. Some synonyms for the word despiser include hater, disdainer, reviler, loather, and scorner. Other synonyms include criticizer, faultfinder, disparager, and belittler. A contemptuous person may also be referred to as a cynic or skeptic. A person who disapproves of someone or something passionately may be called a detractor or a pundit. Whatever the case, the synonyms for the word despiser depict a person with a negative outlook, demonstrating a lack of appreciation or respect for someone or something.
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There was nothing flighty about him, no indication of monomania-he reasoned well, but from the point of view of a man who has had only an elementary education, knowing nothing of philosophy; he had no religious crotchets, and apparently thought little or not at all on religious matters-was, in fine, a natural and healthy man, a Despiser of alcohol, satisfied with the moment he lived in, and giving no consideration to that which would come after.
"The Autobiography of a Journalist, Volume I"
William James Stillman
Three years before this Swift wrote to Stella, "I think Mr. St. John the greatest young man I ever knew; wit, capacity, beauty, quickness of apprehension, good learning and an excellent taste; the greatest orator in the House of Commons, admirable conversation, good nature and good manners, generous, and a Despiser of money."
"A History of the Four Georges, Volume I (of 4)"
Justin McCarthy
He was a zealous imperialist, and a lover of tranquillity, a Despiser of the natives and a hater of the Christians.
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John Henry Cardinal Newman

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