DETESTS Meaning and
Definition
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Detests is a verb that refers to having a strong feeling of dislike, disdain, or hatred towards something or someone. It conveys a deep aversion or repugnance towards a specific object, action, or individual. When someone detests something, they experience a profound sense of antipathy and revulsion, making it clear that they have an intense disapproval or abhorrence towards it.
The feeling of detesting often arises from a personal judgment, personal values, or previous negative experiences. It involves a strong emotional reaction, which may manifest as anger, disgust, or resentment. The person detesting may actively avoid or distance themselves from the object of their detestation. It is important to note that this term implies a more potent and visceral reaction compared to simply disliking or disapproving of something.
Detests can encompass a myriad of subjects such as ideas, actions, characteristics, attitudes, or even particular smells or tastes. It is a reflection of one's personal repulsion towards a specific aspect of their surroundings or the world at large. This term is commonly used to express one's strong opposition or strong negative feelings towards something, emphasizing the emotional intensity and the desire to keep it away from oneself.
Common Misspellings for DETESTS
Etymology of DETESTS
The word "detests" originated from the Old French word "detester" which means "to curse, to loathe, to speak ill of" (circa 1520s). It was derived from the Latin word "detestari" that translates to "to curse, to execrate" based on the combination of "de-" (meaning "utterly") and "testari" (meaning "to bear witness or testify").
Similar spelling words for DETESTS
- detection,
- detecting,
- detect,
- detects,
- detector,
- attests,
- detested,
- Tests,
- detective,
- detest,
- deserts,
- digests,
- detestably,
- detestable,
- detected.
Conjugate verb Detests
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