ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DESPICABLE
From Late Latin dēspicābilis, from dēspicārī to disdain; compare despise.
10 QUOTES WITH «DESPICABLE»
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despicable.
I have turned down playing the most despicable people on Earth. I turn it down all the time.
I think what's going on in Guantanamo Bay and other places is a disgrace to the U.S.A. I wouldn't say it's the cause of terrorism, but it has given impetus and excuses to potential terrorists to lash out at our country and justify their despicable acts.
I willingly took John Lennon's life. What I did was despicable.
Freedom of speech means freedom for those who you despise, and freedom to express the most despicable views. It also means that the government cannot pick and choose which expressions to authorize and which to prevent.
It is not human nature we should accuse but the despicable conventions that pervert it.
To hide behind a computer and an anonymous persona to spew hate at another person is despicable.
Nothing is more despicable than a professional talker who uses his words as a quack uses his remedies.
Savage, despicable evil. That's what we were fighting in Iraq. That's why a lot of people, myself included, called the enemy 'savages.' There really was no other way to describe what we encountered there.
Additionally, any Human Rights Council reform that allows countries with despicable human rights records to remain as members, such as China and Saudi Arabia, is not real reform.
I admire certain priests and nuns who go off on their own and do God's work on their own, who help in the ghettos, but as far as the institution of the church is concerned, I think it is despicable.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DESPICABLE»
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despicable in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
despicable and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Despicable Me 2: The Junior Novel
Children's Book. Gru used to be one of the most villainous villains in the world. He and his army of Minions even stole the moon! But when he adopted Margo, Edith, and Agnes, Gru became a dad.
An adorable board book with finger puppets based on a book featured in the animated movie, Despicable Me, coming from Universal Studios in Summer 2010.
Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio, 2010
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Despicable Me: The Junior Novel
In his quest to be the world's greatest villain, Gru plans to steal the Moon, but he meets his greatest challenge when he adopts three little girls to help him on his mission.
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Despicable Species: On Cowbirds, Kudzu, Hornworms, and Other ...
In fourteen glorious essays, "Despicable Species" ponders some of the most loathsome creatures on the planet.
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Despicable Me: The World's Greatest Villain
Based on the animated film, Despicable Me, from Universal Studios, this vibrant storybook pits aspiring villain Gru against his nemesis, who loves to steal Gru's thunder. Who will claim the title of "Top Villain" in this showdown?
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Despicable Me 2: Meet the Minions
Join Dave, Kevin, Tom, Stuart, Jerry and the rest of the gang as they do everything from stealing the moon to testing jelly recipes!This book is Level 2 in the Passport to Reading program.
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Despicable Me 2: Make a Minion Reusable Sticker Book
An activity book with reusable stickers based on the hilarious new animated film!
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Despicable Me 2: Undercover Super Spies
Children's book.Not too long ago, Gru gave up being a villain for being a dad.
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Despicable Me 2: The Anti-Villain League Handbook
Find out in this hilarious companion book to the animated film Despicable Me 2, which includes never-before-published background on the preeminent anti-villain organization, top secret spying strategies, and a detailed look at the world's ...
It's summer on the picture book island of Martha's Vineyard.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DESPICABLE»
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despicable is used in the context of the following news items.
'Despicable' thieves took medals: Veteran's daughter
The daughter of a World War Two veteran said the thieves who stole her father's service medals as he lay in hospital were 'despicable'. «BBC News, Jul 15»
'Minions' Fans Go Crazy With 'Despicable Me' Spin-Off Themed …
Even before Universal Studios announced they would be releasing a “Despicable Me” spin-off titled “Minions,” people went bananas for Gru's ... «TheWrap, Jul 15»
Espinoza: Despicable means
RESPONSIBLE officers of the Coast Guard in Ormoc City should be included in the criminal complaint for the death of 61 passengers following ... «Sun.Star, Jul 15»
Despicable: 20-yr-old man kills gay lover over N600
Despicable: 20-yr-old man kills gay lover over N600. Despicable20-yr-old man kills gay lover over N600. A self confessed homosexual told a ... «Pulse Nigeria, Jul 15»
Warning as 'despicable' con artists burgle elderly in Sutton Coldfield …
'DESPICABLE thieves' have been targeting vulnerable householders in Sutton Coldfield, Erdington and Great Barr with a spate of distraction ... «Sutton Coldfield Observer, Jul 15»
5 Despicable Right-Wing Moments This Week: Bill O'Reilly's …
In a despicable segment, O'Reilly sent smarmy young reporter Jesse Watters to stroll around Penn Station, shove microphones into homeless ... «AlterNet, Jul 15»
Bringing own gas to fill up boat is despicable: Gallinger
Our cottage is inaccessible by road, so we travel by boat. Each Friday, we show up at the marina and see families unloading jerry cans full of ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
'Despicable' fraudster who 'made up' terminal illness while pocketing …
A fraudster who 'made up' his terminal illness and arranged charity appearances for celebrities like The Stig and Katie Price but failed to hand ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
'Minions' Film Update: Kyle Balda And Pierre Coffin's 'Despicable …
'Minions' Film Update: Kyle Balda And Pierre Coffin's 'Despicable Me' Spin-off Beats Colin Trevorrow's 'Jurassic World' In U.K. Box Office. «Yibada, Jul 15»
Despicable fee! Fury as ticket to see Minions costs £10 more in …
Which despicable mastermind is responsible for this? A Solihull family have slammed a popular cinema chain after being told they would have ... «Birmingham Mail, Jul 15»
