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detest

1 of 1verb
/dɪˈtɛst/
Forms:detests,detesting,detested,detested
1

to absolutely hate someone or something

transitive
  • She detests spiders and is terrified of them.
  • He detests the taste of seafood and refuses to eat it.
  • They detest injustice and fight for equality and fairness.
  • I detest cold weather and prefer to stay indoors during winter.
  • We detest dishonesty and value truthfulness and integrity.
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