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detest

[dɪˈtɛst]

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!

  • Example

    I detest the smell of cigarette smoke.

  • Example

    She detests people who are dishonest.

  • Example

    He detests going to the dentist.

  • Example

    They detest each other.

detest Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for detest

Antonyms for detest

Phrases with detest

  • behavior that is considered extremely unpleasant or offensive

    Example

    His detestable behavior towards his colleagues made him unpopular in the office.

  • to hate someone or something with a strong and intense feeling

    Example

    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'

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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.'