Associations to the word «Detest»

Wiktionary

DETEST, verb. (transitive) To dislike intensely; to loathe.
DETEST, verb. (obsolete) To witness against; to denounce; to condemn.

Dictionary definition

DETEST, verb. Dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards; "I hate Mexican food"; "She detests politicians".

Wise words

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Ernest Hemingway