Detest

/dɪˈtɛst/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To feel intense or violent aversion to; to hate.

I detest the way he treats other people.

To dislike intensely or loathe.

She detests the taste of olives.

To feel extreme disgust for.

He detested the idea of cheating on his exams.

To express or show hatred towards.

Many people detest dishonest politicians.

Late Latin 'detestari', from 'de-' + 'testari' (to bear witness).

detest with a passion:

To dislike something very strongly.

cannot stand:

To dislike something intensely.

hate to the core:

To have a deep and intense hatred for something.

Can't stand it.

I can't stand that song.

Not my cup of tea.

That kind of movie is not my cup of tea.