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despisal

 
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n.

A despising; contempt. [R.]

A despisal of religion.
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noun

    The feeling of despising: contempt, despite, disdain, scorn. See respect/contempt/standing.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a feeling of scornful hatred
  Synonym: despising

 
 
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