Detester: meaning, definitions and examples

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detester

 

[ dɪˈtɛstər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person who dislikes

A 'detester' refers to a person who strongly dislikes or has a feeling of intense aversion towards something or someone. This term implies a deep-seated disapproval or hatred that goes beyond mere dislike.

Synonyms

critic, disliker, hater, opposer

Examples of usage

  • She is a detester of loud music.
  • He's a detester of unfair treatment.
  • As a detester of horror movies, she refused to watch any.
  • Many are detesters of the new policy.

Translations

Translations of the word "detester" in other languages:

🇵🇹 detestar

🇮🇳 नफरत करना

🇩🇪 verabscheuen

🇮🇩 membenci

🇺🇦 ненавидіти

🇵🇱 nienawidzić

🇯🇵 嫌う

🇫🇷 haïr

🇪🇸 odiar

🇹🇷 nefret etmek

🇰🇷 혐오하다

🇸🇦 يكره

🇨🇿 nenávidět

🇸🇰 nenávidieť

🇨🇳 厌恶

🇸🇮 sovražiti

🇮🇸 fyrirgefa

🇰🇿 жек көру

🇬🇪 მოძრაობა

🇦🇿 nifrət etmək

🇲🇽 odiar

Etymology

The term 'detester' derives from the Latin verb 'detestari', which combines 'de-' meaning 'down from' or 'away from' and 'testari', meaning 'to witness' or 'to bear witness'. In its etymological evolution, it has traversed through Middle English before solidifying into the modern usage we recognize today. The prefix 'de-' gives the word an intense, negative connotation, emphasizing the act of rejecting or abhorred feelings towards something. Over time, the usage of 'detester' has found its way into colloquial expressions, often used in a more exaggerated context to convey strong emotions against particular themes or actions.