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detest

verb

Dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
D
Ends with
T
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
A2

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Pronunciation

dɪˈtɛst

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

    “I hate Mexican food”

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Example Sentences

I hate Mexican food
She detests politicians

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