Correct Answer: abhor

Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation:
Despise means to feel contempt or intense dislike for someone or something. Abhor similarly means to regard with disgust or hatred, making it a suitable synonym for despise .

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

• Approve means to agree with or endorse something.
• Admire means to regard with respect or warm approval.
• Adore means to deeply love or admire someone or something.

Therefore, the correct answer is abhor.