detest Definition
- 1to dislike someone or something very much
- 2to hate intensely
Using detest: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "detest" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I detest the smell of cigarette smoke.
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She detests people who are dishonest.
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He detests going to the dentist.
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They detest each other.
detest Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with detest
behavior that is considered extremely unpleasant or offensive
Example
His detestable behavior towards his colleagues made him unpopular in the office.
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I detest spiders with a passion.
detest someone's guts
to hate someone very much
Example
I detest his guts for what he did to me.
Origins of detest
from Latin 'detestari', meaning 'to curse, to abhor'
Summary: detest in Brief
'Detest' [dɪˈtɛst] means to strongly dislike or hate someone or something. It can be used to describe a variety of situations, from disliking a smell to hating a person. Examples include 'I detest the smell of cigarette smoke,' and 'They detest each other.' 'Detest' has synonyms such as 'abhor' and 'despise,' and informal alternatives like 'hate' and 'can't stand.'
