CEFR B1

detest

verb

Meaning

To dislike intensely; to hate.

Examples

She detests spinach and refuses to eat it.
Many people detest the sound of chewing loudly.

Synonyms: dislike, hate, loathe, abhor

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detest (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈtest/

Definition

To dislike intensely; to hate.

Examples

She detests spinach and refuses to eat it.
Many people detest the sound of chewing loudly.
He detests injustice and always speaks out against it.

How to Use detest

detest doing something (prepositional phrase): To strongly dislike performing a particular activity. — "He detests doing homework late at night."
detest someone/something (prepositional phrase): To have an intense dislike for a person or thing. — "They detest the current political situation."

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