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.

hate

To feel intense or passionate dislike for someone or something.

loathing

A feeling of intense disgust or hatred.

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.