detest

verb
UK: /dɪˈtest/
US: /dɪˈtest/

  1. To hate someone or something very much.

    1. I detest waking up early on weekends.
    2. Many people detest the feeling of being stuck in traffic during rush hour.

  2. To dislike intensely; to feel antipathy or aversion towards something or someone.

    1. She detests cleaning the bathroom.
    2. He detests having to ask for help, preferring to struggle on his own.

Synonyms

despise abhor abominate loathe hate
detest noun

  1. Something that is intensely disliked or hated.

    1. Loud noise is a detest for me.
    2. For some, waiting in lines is a detest, while others tolerate it patiently.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "detest" in English means: To hate someone or something very much., To dislike intensely; to feel antipathy or aversion towards something or someone..

The phonetic transcription of "detest" is /dɪˈtest/ in British English and /dɪˈtest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "detest": despise, abhor, abominate, loathe, hate.

Example usage of "detest": "I detest waking up early on weekends.". More examples on the page.