Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
detest
verb
/dɪˈtɛst/
Definition
To feel intense dislike or hatred for something or someone.
Examples
- I detest waiting in long lines.
- She detests the taste of olives.
- Many people detest dishonesty in others.
Meaning
Detest means to have a strong aversion or hatred toward something. It implies a deep-seated dislike that often leads to strong feelings of revulsion.
Synonyms
- hate
- loathe
- abhor
- despise
