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misprize

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8 lettersPronunciation /mɪsˈpɹʌɪz/Sorted eiimprszStarts with MEnds with E0 clues
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Definitions

  1. To despise or hold in contempt; to undervalue.

Word origin

From Middle French mespriser (verb), mespris (noun).

Used in a sentence

  • Nature neuer fram'd a womans heart, Of prowder stuffe then that of Beatrice: Disdaine and Scorne ride sparkling in her eyes, Mis-prizing what they looke on […]
  • He ment to make them know their follies prise, Had not those two him instantly desired T'asswage his wrath, and pardon their mesprise […].

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