Detest
/dɪˈtɛst/
To detest something means to really hate it or find it very unpleasant, like when you taste a food that you think is gross and you never want to eat it again.
Examples
- I really detest broccoli because it tastes so bitter to me.
- My brother detests cleaning his room; he would rather play video games instead.
- She detests waking up early for school, especially on rainy days.
Synonyms
hate
loathe
dislike
abhor
despise
Antonyms
love
like
enjoy
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