Misprize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɪsˈpɹʌɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Misprize is a verb meaning To despise or hold in contempt; to undervalue.
Meaning
To despise or hold in contempt; to undervalue.
More Meanings
- (obsolete, rare) Contempt.
Example Sentences
He ment to make them know their follies prise, Had not those two him instantly desired T'asswage his wrath, and pardon their mesprise […].
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 […]
Word Forms
- misprizes
- misprizing
- misprized
- misprise
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include misprise, mesprise, misvalue, misesteem, mispraise, misvaluate.
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