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Meaning
Verb
●
In Emotions:
To
dislike
(someone
or something
)
intensely
; to loathe.
●
To
witness
against; to
denounce
; to condemn.
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Origin
detest
English
detester
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
detestari
Latin
detestor
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
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Dislike
Despise
Abhor
Deplore
Loathe
Resent
Hate
Adore
Love
Ignore
Shun
Condemn
Admire
Reject
Embrace
Hated
Accept
Deny
Oppose
Appreciate
Fear
Distrust
Favor
Mock
Idolize
Believe
Pity
Crave
Dread
Know
Doubt
Criticise
Criticize
Condone
Envy
Belittle
Dismiss
Blame
Abandon
Trust
Admonish
Respect
Enjoy
Reproach
Glorify
Recognize
Desire
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