To dislike intensely or to feel a deep and abiding hatred or loathing for something or someone. It's typically used to describe a very strong negative feeling toward something or someone.
Synonyms of detest
abhor📋
despise📋
loathe📋
Sample Sentences of detest
I detest the taste of licorice; it's just too strong and bitter for my liking.📋
He detests dishonesty and cannot tolerate it in any form.📋
Many people detest the sound of nails scraping on a chalkboard, finding it highly unpleasant and irritating.📋