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despise the thought of
/dɪˈspaɪz ðə θɔːt ɒv/
strongly dislike the idea of
She despises the thought of public speaking.
She strongly dislikes the idea of speaking in front of others.
informal
To strongly dislike or hate the idea or concept of something.
He despises the thought of eating insects.
He strongly dislikes the idea of consuming insects.
She despises the thought of being alone.
She strongly dislikes the idea of being by herself.
This phrase emphasizes a deep aversion or hatred toward a particular idea or concept.
Collocations
despise the thought of doing somethingstrongly dislike the idea of doing something
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Emphasis on Dislike
This phrase is stronger than simply saying 'dislike the thought of' and conveys a deeper aversion.
Gold Rule
Contextual Use
Use this phrase when you want to express a strong negative feeling about an idea, not just mild dislike.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'despise' (to feel contempt or scorn) combined with 'the thought of' to emphasize a strong negative reaction to an idea.
Usage Notes
This phrase is used to express a strong emotional reaction against a particular idea or concept, often implying fear, disgust, or contempt.
Word Breakdown
despise
to feel contempt or hatred
rootthe thought of
the idea or concept of
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