verb
- to dislike something or someone very much; to hate
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘detest’
Examples
- She detests having to wake up early on weekends.
- My brother detests broccoli and refuses to eat it.
- The cat detests getting wet in the rain.
- He detests people who are rude to waiters.
- Sarah detests horror movies because they give her nightmares.
- The teacher detests when students talk during lectures.