despect Meaning & Definition
What Does Despect Mean?
Despect is a noun that means Contempt, derision. As a verb, it means To hold in contempt, to despise, to look down on, to scorn.
Despect: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɪˈspɛkt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Antonyms | respect |
| Verb forms | despects, despecting, despected |
Despect Definition (Noun)
- Contempt, derision.
Despect as a Verb
- To hold in contempt, to despise, to look down on, to scorn.
Synonyms of Despect
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Despect synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Despect
Despect in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
despect (uncountable)
despect (third-person singular simple present despects, present participle despecting, simple past and past participle despected)
Origin of Despect
From Middle English despect (“contempt, spite”), from Latin dēspectus (“a looking down upon, contempt”), from dēspicere (“to look down upon, despise, scorn”), from dē (“down”) + specere (“to look at, behold”), equivalent to de- + -spect.
Pronouncing Despect
The standard pronunciation of despect is //dɪˈspɛkt//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Despect
Is despect a noun or a verb?
Despect is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the opposite of despect?
The opposite of despect is respect.
What is the past tense of despect?
The past tense of despect is despected. The present participle is despecting.