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detested

Pronunciation: [dɪˈtɛstɪd]

Word

Context: "emotion"

(verb) to feel a strong dislike or hate for something or someone. When you detest something, you really do not want to be around it or have anything to do with it.

Example

She detested the taste of broccoli since she found it very bitter.

Example

He did not detest the new movie; in fact, he thought it was quite good.

Example

What is it about homework that you detest so much?

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