detest

/di'test/

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Certainly! Let's break down the word "detest."

Definition:

"Detest" is a verb that means to dislike something or someone very strongly. It expresses a deep feeling of hatred or aversion towards that thing or person.

Usage Instructions:

1. Subject + Detest + Object: You typically use "detest" by putting a subject (the person who dislikes) before the word and the object (what is disliked) after it. For example:
   • "I detest spicy food."
   • "She detests waiting in long lines."

Examples:

• Simple Usage:

  • "I detest cleaning my room." (This means I really dislike cleaning my room.)
  • "He detests loud music." (He does not like loud music at all.)

• Advanced Usage:

  • "Many people detest corruption in government." (This means that lots of people have a strong dislike for corruption in government.)
  • "She detests the idea of lying." (This shows she has a strong aversion to lying.)

Variants:

• Noun form: "Detestation" (This is the state of detesting something.)

  • Example: "Her detestation for dishonesty is well-known."

• Adjective form: "Detestable" (Something that is deserving of being detested.)

  • Example: "His detestable behavior shocked everyone."

Different Meanings:

"Detest" primarily means to strongly dislike or hate something. There are no major alternative meanings, but it can be used in various contexts to show strong feelings against anything from food to people's behavior.

Synonyms:

Here are some words that mean the same or similar to "detest": - Hate - Loathe - Despise - Abhor

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Phrasal Verb: There aren't specific phrasal verbs that directly include "detest," but you might use "look down on" in a similar context.
  • Example: "He looks down on those who cheat."

Conclusion:

Using "detest" helps express strong feelings of dislike. Remember to use it when you want to convey a powerful aversion to something or someone.

Academic

Verb

1. dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
   • I hate Mexican food
   • She detests politicians

Synonyms

• hate