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I detest unfair rules.
What does Detest mean?
Detest means strongly dislike.
Dictionary definition
To strongly dislike someone or something.
Example sentences
Detest in a sentence
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The character began to detest the villain's lies.
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Many readers detest cruelty because it causes harm for no good reason.
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What does detest mean?
Detest means to strongly dislike someone or something.
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This sentence uses detest to mean strongly dislike.
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Which word is an antonym of detest?
Admire means respect or look up to, which is the opposite of detest.
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WordDetest.
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MeaningDetest means strongly dislike.
ExampleExample: I detest unfair rules.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dih · test
- Strongest beat
- test
- Ending
- test
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on test.
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Synonyms
Words like Detest
hateUse for a very strong dislike.
despiseUse for strong dislike mixed with little respect.
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Word family
Detest word family
Base word
detest
verb
detest
To strongly dislike.
verb
detested
Strongly disliked in the past.
adjective
detestable
Deserving strong dislike.
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Detest means strongly dislike.
Common mix-up
Detest is not the same as love. Detest means detest means strongly dislike.
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