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."

Synonyms of detest

Words with a similar meaning to detest:

• dislike
• hate
• loathe
• abhor

Antonyms of detest

Words with the opposite meaning to detest:

• like
• love
• adore

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