detestar — meaning in English

English meaning

• abhor verb To hate or detest something intensely; to regard it with disgust.
• detest verb To hate something or someone intensely.
• loathe verb To hate or feel intense disgust toward someone or something.

Senses

detestar is used for these senses in English:

• abhor (transitive) To regard (someone or something) as horrifying or detestable; to feel great repugnance toward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
• detest (transitive) To dislike (someone or something) intensely; to loathe.
• loathe (transitive) To detest, hate, or revile (someone or something).

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