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detest definition

de·test (dē test′, di-)

transitive verb

to dislike intensely; hate; abhor

Etymology: Fr détester < L detestari, to curse by calling the gods to witness, execrate, detest < de-, down + testari, to witness < testis, a witness: see testify

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