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detest

de·test

detest

 
 
pronunciation:
dih test
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part of speech: verb
inflections: detests, detesting, detested
definition: to have a strong dislike for; hate.
I detest people who whine all the time.
synonyms:
despise, hate, loathe
antonyms:
adore, love
similar words:
dislike
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derivation: detester (n.)
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