detest (Meaning)
detest (v)
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
detest (v. t.)
To witness against; to denounce; to condemn.
To hate intensely; to abhor; to abominate; to loathe; as, we detest what is contemptible or evil.
Synonyms & Antonyms of detest
detest Sentence Examples
- I detest mushrooms, their slimy texture is simply unbearable.
- The constant traffic noise outside my window is something I truly detest.
- He detested dishonesty and always strived for fairness in his dealings.
- The book's protagonist detested cruelty and fought for the underdog.
- Due to her lactose intolerance, she detested dairy products.
- The students detested the cafeteria food and often brought their own lunch.
- He detested public speaking, but forced himself to give the presentation.
- The movie's predictable plot and cheesy dialogue left the audience feeling like they'd wasted their time, something they truly detested.
- Despite their differences, they both detested injustice and found common ground in their fight for a better world.
- The harsh critic detested the play, leaving the cast and crew feeling discouraged.
FAQs About the word detest
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towardsTo witness against; to denounce; to condemn., To hate intensely; to abhor; to abominate; to loathe; as, we
hate, loathe, abhor,despise, execrate, disapprove (of), have it in for, disdain, scorn, deprecate
enjoy, prefer, enjoy, prefer,love, desire, like, like, love, desire
I detest mushrooms, their slimy texture is simply unbearable.
The constant traffic noise outside my window is something I truly detest.
He detested dishonesty and always strived for fairness in his dealings.
The book's protagonist detested cruelty and fought for the underdog.
