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1. (verb) hate, detest
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
Synonyms: detest, hate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'detest'

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1. detest
Abhor is stronger than despise, implying a shuddering recoil, especially a moral recoil. "How many shun evil as inconvenient who do not abhor it as hateful." TRENCH Serm. in Westm. Abbey xx
Synonyms: abhor, abominate, dislike, loathe, scorn, despise, hate, nauseate, shun, detest
Antonyms: admire, crave, esteem, love, approve, desire, like, relish, covet, enjoy

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