detest
/dɪˈtɛst/
de · test
dɪ · ˈtɛst
English Definition
v. to dislike intensely
Significado en Español
detestar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ghét, căm ghét
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “detest”:
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A
cherish
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B
love
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C
loathe
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D
adore
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C — loathe.
“detest” means v. to dislike intensely
Common questions about “detest”
What does “detest” mean?
detest — v. to dislike intensely. In Chinese: 厌恶，憎恨.
How do you pronounce “detest”?
detest is pronounced /dɪˈtɛst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · test.
Is “detest” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. detest appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
