detest
0 antonyms and opposites of detest, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To hate something or someone intensely.
How to use detest
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle French détester, from Latin dētestor, literally "to call the gods to witness against" — from dē- + testor ("to testify"), the root behind "testify" and "testimony".
Full origin of detest →Frequently asked questions
What does “detest” mean?
The word “detest” means to hate something or someone intensely. In plain terms, to loathe or strongly dislike something.
How do you pronounce “detest”?
“Detest” is pronounced dih-TEHST (/dɪˈtɛst/ in IPA).
How do you use “detest” in a sentence?
Here is “detest” used in a sentence: “I detest being kept waiting.”
What part of speech is “detest”?
“Detest” is a verb.
Where does the word “detest” come from?
The word “detest” comes from Latin. From Middle French détester, from Latin dētestor, literally "to call the gods to witness against" — from dē- + testor ("to testify"), the root behind "testify" and "testimony".