detest
/di'test/
Definition
- Verb:
- To dislike intensely; to feel strong antipathy or aversion towards someone or something.
- To regard with extreme repugnance or abhorrence.
Usage
- detest is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object (e.g., , ).
- It expresses a very strong feeling of hatred or disgust, stronger than or in many contexts.
- It is typically used in formal or serious writing and speech.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to detest the very idea of (something)": to find a concept or suggestion utterly repulsive.
- I detest the very idea of cheating on an exam.
- "to be detested by": to be the object of someone's intense dislike.
- The corrupt official was detested by the entire population.
Variants and Related Words
- Detestable (adj): deserving intense dislike; abominable.
- His detestable actions led to his downfall.
- Detestation (n): intense hatred; abhorrence.
- She looked at the traitor with pure detestation.
Synonyms
- Abhor: to regard with horror or loathing (very similar in strength).
- Loathe: to feel intense dislike or disgust for.
- Despise: to look down on with contempt or scorn.
- Execrate: to feel or express great loathing for (formal).
Antonyms
- Adore: to love and admire deeply.
- Cherish: to hold dear; to feel great affection for.
- Relish: to enjoy greatly.
Idioms and Phrases
- "Detest someone's guts" (informal, emphatic): to dislike someone extremely and personally.
- After he betrayed her, she detested his guts.
Verb
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dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
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I hate Mexican food
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She detests politicians
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