Example Sentences Cite this Entry Citation Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In hates 1 of 2 verb Synonyms & Similar Words disapproves (of) discountenances Antonyms & Near Antonyms Synonyms & Similar Words Antonyms & Near Antonyms Example Sentences Naturally, this puts him at odds with the Green Lantern Corps – but Sinestro really really despises the Guardians of the Universe the most here. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com , 15 Aug. 2026 But Kennedy despises the technology and has spread significant misinformation about mRNA technology. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica , 16 July 2026 Weekly Newsletter The Legend of Zelda franchise also hints at secret alliances between Link and several of his enemies in Hyrule. — Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily , 10 Sep. 2026 Logan wields unbreakable, atomically sharp adamantium claws, yet enemies feel like bloated punching bags that require mindless button-mashing to stagger. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine , 10 Sep. 2026 Cage plays Roy, a gifted con artist with obsessive-compulsive disorder whose tics, phobias and elaborate rituals have turned his immaculate home into a fortress against the world. — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times , 20 Aug. 2026 Turns out that the star had quite the number of phobias to conquer. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE , 16 July 2026 It a thematic fit, and after nearly 200 episodes, there’s no doubting this team’s ability to deliver fresh, new abominations . — Ben Travers, IndieWire , 17 Aug. 2026 As the representative for the armed wing of a human empire, you're tasked with subduing these Lovecraftian abominations and securing a foothold for humanity on alien worlds. — Alan Bradley, Space.com , 5 Jan. 2026 Bessent has been aggressive in using his public profile to pursue the administration's political adversaries . — Matt Peterson,Lim Hui Jie, CNBC , 9 Sep. 2026 Reducing troop levels could signal weakness to Iran and adversaries like Russia and China. — Brittney Melton, NPR , 9 Sep. 2026 Browse Nearby Words

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