Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

DESPISE

abhor

The most appropriate synonym of the word despise is abhor.

• Despise means "to regard with extreme aversion or intense dislike."
• Approve means "to have a favorable opinion of; to think well of."
• Abhor means "to regard with extreme repugnance or hate."
• Admire means "to regard with respect or admiration."
• Adore means "to love or worship with great intensity."