Definition of detest
transitive verb
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Examples of detest in a Sentence
I detest pepperoni, and wouldn't eat it if you paid me!
Recent Examples of detest from the Web
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Pyongyang really detests the frequency and intensity of military exercises the U.S. conducts in the region — and this gives Washington some leverage.
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Walter Johnson, who played for Weiser in 1906-07, was always popular, but Carl Mays, who pitched for Boise in 1912, was disliked by most and even detested by some.
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This move also brings him closer—literally—to the Southside Serpents, his father's gang that detests the folks on the Northside (a.k.a Betty's side).
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Or maybe Piqué, who is known to detest tabloid rumors, wanted no part in this two month telenovela.
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As Merkel and Trump palpably detest each other, and as the animus of the British public puts Trump’s planned state visit to the United Kingdom on semi-permanent hold, Macron may come to be seen as America’s link to Europe.
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His problem is his problems: the drinking and substance abuse, the terrible life decisions, the fact that so many people detest him.
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And much of the Washington media, which detests Donald Trump, has served as the left's echo chamber.
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Much as Trump voters may detest insiders, the president’s ability to enact his agenda now rests on Ryan and McConnell.
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Origin and Etymology of detest
Middle French detester or Latin detestari; Middle French detester, from Latin detestari, literally, to curse while calling a deity to witness, from de- + testari to call to witness — more at testament
detest Synonyms
Synonyms
abhor, abominate, despise, hate, execrate, loatheAntonyms
loveRelated Words
deplore, deprecate, disapprove (of), discountenance, disdain, disfavor, scornNear Antonyms
desire, fancy, favor, like, prefer; enjoy, relish; admire, adore, approve (of), esteem, hallow, idolize, revere, venerate, worship; cherish, prize, treasureSynonym Discussion of detest
hate, detest, abhor, abominate, loathe mean to feel strong aversion or intense dislike for. hate implies an emotional aversion often coupled with enmity or malice.
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- hated the enemy with a passion
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- detests cowards
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- a crime abhorred by all
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- abominates all forms of violence
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- loathed the mere sight of them
DETEST Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of detest for English Language Learners
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: to dislike (someone or something) very strongly
DETEST Defined for Kids
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Definition of detest for Students
detested;
detesting
:to dislike very much
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