detest
verb (used with object)
to feel abhorrence of; hate; dislike intensely.
detests
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present tense formof detest (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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She said she detests the shift toward app and kiosk ordering at locations in her area.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Beijing detests Lai, whom it believes is a separatist.
From Reuters ● Oct. 23, 2023
Those who know him well say he detests opposition.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2023
Crawford detests being out of the lineup for any reason.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
“The whale abhors chaos; the squid detests order. Is this ship not the bastard child of both?”
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
