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detest

[ dɪˈtɛst ]

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strong feeling

To detest means to dislike intensely or passionately. It is a strong feeling of aversion. When you detest something, you have a deep-seated hatred or disgust towards it.

Synonyms

abhor, despise, hate, loathe

Examples of usage

I detest the taste of mushrooms.
She detests cruelty towards animals.
They detest each other's company.

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strongly disapprove

To detest can also mean to strongly disapprove of something. It implies a strong feeling of condemnation or disapproval.

Synonyms

abhor, disapprove, dislike

Examples of usage

She detests dishonesty in any form.
He detests injustice and inequality.

Translations

Translations of the word "detest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 detestar

🇮🇳 घृणा करना

🇩🇪 verabscheuen

🇮🇩 membenci

🇺🇦 ненавидіти

🇵🇱 nienawidzić

🇯🇵 嫌う (きらう)

🇫🇷 détester

🇪🇸 detestar

🇹🇷 nefret etmek

🇰🇷 혐오하다

🇸🇦 يكره

🇨🇿 nenávidět

🇸🇰 nenávidieť

🇨🇳 厌恶 (yànwù)

🇸🇮 sovražiti

🇮🇸 hata

🇰🇿 жек көру

🇬🇪 სიძულვილი

🇦🇿 nifrət etmək

🇲🇽 detestar

Word origin

The word 'detest' originated from the Latin word 'detestari' which means 'to curse, to denounce'. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval.