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Detested - English meaning

dɪˈtest

Detested – definitions in English dictionary

verb

Dislike intensely.

Usage examples:

She really did detest his mockery

Synonims:

AbhorHateLoatheDespiseAbominateExecrateRegard with disgustFeel disgust forFeel repugnance towardsFeel distaste forShrink fromRecoil fromShudder atBe unable to bearBe unable to a
verb

Past simple and past participle of detest

verb

To hate someone or something very much

Usage examples:

I detest any kind of cruelty., [ + -ing verb ] i detest having to get up when it's dark outside., h…

Detested translation into English

Detested: translate from English into Chinese

Translate detested into Chinese (Simplified)}
厌恶, 憎恨, 厌恨, 嫌恶, 憎, 恶, 鄙弃, 恚恨, 恼恨

Detested: translate from English into Dutch

Translate detested into Dutch}
Verafschuwd, Verafschuwen, Verfoeien

Detested: translate from English into French

Translate detested into French}
Détesté, Détester, Haïr, Avoir horreur de faire

Detested: translate from English into German

Translate detested into German}
Verabscheut, Verabscheuen, Hassen, Abscheu haben

Detested: translate from English into Hindi

Translate detested into Hindi}
नापसंद, घृणा करना, नफ़रत करना, अति घृणा करना, तिरस्कार करना

Detested: translate from English into Italian

Translate detested into Italian}
Detestato, Detestare, Odiare

Detested: translate from English into Korean

Translate detested into Korean}
혐오, 혐오하다

Detested: translate from English into Russian

Translate detested into Russian}
Ненавидел, Ненавидеть, Питать отвращение

Detested: translate from English into Spanish

Translate detested into Spanish}
Detestado, Detestar, Odiar, Aborrecer, Maldecir

Word origin

late 15th century: from Latin detestari, from de- ‘down’ + testari ‘witness, call upon to witness’ (from testis ‘a witness’).

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Detested – similar words

detestably

dɪˈtes.tə.bli

adverb

In a way that deserves to be hated

Usage examples:

His behaviour has been detestably bad., the actor gives the character a slightly nasal voice, witho…
Detestably - all meanings in English

detestable

dɪˈtes.tə.bəl

adjective

Deserving intense dislike.

Usage examples:

I found the film's violence detestable
adjective

Offensive to the mind

adjective

Used to refer to people or things that you hate very much

Usage examples:

A detestable coward
Detestable - all meanings in English

detest

dɪˈtest

verb

Dislike intensely.

Usage examples:

She really did detest his mockery
verb

To hate someone or something very much

Usage examples:

I detest any kind of cruelty., [ + -ing verb ] i detest having to get up when it's dark outside., h…
Detest - all meanings in English

Detested synonims

abhor

əˈbhɔːr

verb

Regard with disgust and hatred.

Usage examples:

He abhorred sexism in every form
verb

To hate something or someone

Usage examples:

His opponent abhors the death penalty., she has an abhorrence of violence., his attitude of superio…
verb

To hate a way of behaving or thinking, often because you think it is not moral

Usage examples:

I abhor all forms of racism.
Abhor - all meanings in English

abominate

əˈbɒm.ɪ.neɪt

verb

Detest; loathe.

Usage examples:

They abominated the very idea of monarchy
verb

To hate something very much

Usage examples:

He abominates cruelty of all kinds.
Abominate - all meanings in English

despise

dɪˈspaɪz

verb

Feel contempt or a deep repugnance for.

Usage examples:

He despised himself for being selfish
verb

To feel a strong dislike for someone or something because you think that that person or thing is bad or has no value

Usage examples:

The two groups despise each other., despise someone/yourself for something she despised him for the…
Despise - all meanings in English

execrate

ˈek.sɪ.kreɪt

verb

Feel or express great loathing for.

Usage examples:

They were execrated as dangerous and corrupt
verb

To have or show feelings of hate towards someone or something

Usage examples:

I execrate any policy that interferes with the rights and freedoms of others.
Execrate - all meanings in English

hate

verb

Feel intense dislike for.

Usage examples:

The boys hate each other
noun

Intense dislike.

Usage examples:

Feelings of hate and revenge
verb

To strongly dislike someone or something

Usage examples:

[ t ] kelly hates her teacher., [ t ] i have always hated speaking in public., [ + to infinitive ] …
Hate - all meanings in English

loathe

verb

Feel intense dislike or disgust for.

Usage examples:

She loathed him on sight
verb

To feel strong hate, dislike, or disgust for someone or something

Usage examples:

I loathe doing housework., "do you like fish?" "no, i loathe it.", he’s full of loathing and despair.
Loathe - all meanings in English

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