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Detested

Verb / dɪˈtestɪd / / di:ˈtestɪd / Another word for detested — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To dislike intensely or loathe

Synonyms & similar words

love scorned detest hate despised hated abhor despise loathe dislike hate abominate shun scorn revile execrate condemn disapprove reject reprobate repudiate spurn disfavor disrelish antipathize

Example sentences

  1. I detest the smell of fish.
  2. The cat detests taking a bath.
  3. He detests doing homework.
  4. She detests spiders.
  5. They detest eating broccoli.

Quotes

  • 'I have detested you from the moment I met you'
  • 'I detest life-insurance agents; they always argue that I shall some day die, which is not so.' - Stephen Leacock
  • 'I detest nothing more than having to smile atrociously in order to hide my disgust.' - Virginie Despentes

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