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DETEST

(verb)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Detest.

How to pronounce detest:

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Detest - as a verb

Dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

Example: "I hate mexican food"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dislike
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I detest the taste of olives."
"She detests going to the dentist."
"He detests any form of dishonesty."
"They detest each other but have to work together."
"We detest the oppressive regime."
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Word Game Points

Is DETEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, detest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DETEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is DETEST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is DETEST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detest is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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