detesting

[dɪˈtɛstɪŋ]

detesting Definition

to dislike intensely; loathe; abhor.

Using detesting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "detesting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I detest the smell of cigarette smoke.

  • Example

    She detests people who are rude to waiters.

  • Example

    He detests the idea of eating meat.

  • Example

    They detest each other.

detesting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for detesting

Antonyms for detesting

Phrases with detesting

  • deserving intense dislike; abominable

    Example

    The detestable smell of the garbage made me feel sick.

  • in a manner deserving intense dislike; abominably

    Example

    The way he treated his employees was detestably cruel.

  • self-detesting

    feeling intense dislike or hatred towards oneself

    Example

    Her low self-esteem made her self-detesting.

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Summary: detesting in Brief

'Detesting' [dɪˈtɛstɪŋ] means to intensely dislike or loathe something or someone. It is often used to describe strong negative feelings towards people, actions, or things. Examples include 'I detest the smell of cigarette smoke' and 'They detest each other.' Synonyms include 'abhor,' 'despise,' and 'loathe.'