detest
verb (used with object)
to feel abhorrence of; hate; dislike intensely.
had detested
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past perfectof detest.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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And he built an entire coaching philosophy around the word “no,” rejecting sometimes-sadistic football rituals that he had detested as a player.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 7, 2018
We were surprised, however, to find that Hutchins, who had detested Mr. McDonald, was rather on Aggie's side.
From Tish by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Most of the women declared that they had detested her the moment they set eyes on her; but that was probably an afterthought.
From The Toys of Peace, and other papers by Saki
The surly yet good-hearted creature was divided between her wish to do justice to the demerits of McEwen, whom she had detested, and her fear of hurting Anderson's feelings in public.
From Lady Merton, Colonist by Mrs. Humphry Ward
He returned radiant, and in his recovered good humour proceeded to make himself delightful even to Miss Chance, whom, five minutes before, he had detested.
From Helena by Mrs. Humphry Ward
