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Learn the meaning of detest with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
detest
(verb)
detest
(verb)
Meaning
to strongly dislike something or someone
Example
"I detest broccoli because of its taste."
Synonyms
despiseloathe
Antonyms
adorelove
More about this word
Word origin
From Latin detestari, meaning to curse or denounce.
Related word forms
noun: detestation
adjective: detestable
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