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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Example Sentence
He detests waiting in long lines.
他非常讨厌排长队。
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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
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Many people absolutely ______ the strong smell of rotten eggs.
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A
adore
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B
detest
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C
enjoy
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D
cherish
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B — detest.
“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.
How do you use “detest” in a sentence?
He detests waiting in long lines. (他非常讨厌排长队。)
What are synonyms for “detest”?
hate, loathe, despise — all close in meaning to detest (v. to dislike intensely).
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.
