Detests Meaning in English
word · lemma: detest
Definition
To strongly dislike someone or something; to hate very much.
Usage & Nuances
'Detest' is a formal or strong synonym for 'hate.' It is used in formal speech or writing and is less common in casual conversation. Common with nouns or gerunds: 'detests broccoli,' 'detests being late.' Do not use for mild dislike.
Spanish: detesta - odiaPortuguese (BR): detesta - odeiaPortuguese (PT): detesta - odeiaChinese (Simplified): 厌恶 - 憎恨Chinese (Traditional): 厭惡 - 憎恨Hindi: नफरत करता है - घृणा करता हैArabic: يكره بشدة - يمقتBengali: ঘৃণা করা - অতিশয় অপছন্দ করাRussian: ненавидеть - терпеть не можетJapanese: ひどく嫌う - 憎むVietnamese: cực kỳ ghét - ghét cay ghét đắngKorean: 극도로 싫어하다 - 혐오하다Turkish: nefret etmekUrdu: شدید نفرت کرناIndonesian: sangat membenci - membenci sekali
Example Sentences
She detests hot weather.
basic
Tom detests waiting in long lines.
basic
My brother detests broccoli.
basic
She absolutely detests being ignored by her friends.
natural
He detests dishonesty more than anything else.
natural
If there's one thing she detests, it's waking up early on weekends.
natural