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detest
/ dɪˈtɛst /
verb
- tr to dislike intensely; loathe
Derived Forms
- deˈtester, noun
Other Words From
- de·tester noun
- unde·tested adjective
- unde·testing adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of detest1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
It makes sense that, after nearly a decade of most Americans rejecting him, a malignant narcissist like Trumpov would detest Americans categorically, and wish nothing more than to punish them all.
People detest her and Prince Harry for stepping back from their royal duties and even more so for going public about what life was like for them.
Carey shares that he used to detest wealthy people, before laughing and noting the irony — his career has made him rich.
Judging from his previous term in office, we can be sure that every one of the people around him knows how he detests being disagreed with.
He values skill, graciousness, and intellect and detests wanton corruption — especially when it touches him or someone he cares about.
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