detestar

Definitions of detestar
  1. verb
    dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
    synonyms: abominar, aborrecer, odiar
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    antonyms:
    adorar, amar, querer
    have a great affection or liking for
    types:
    abominar, aborrecer, execrar, odiar
    find repugnant
    desdeñar, despreciar, menospreciar
    look down on with disdain
  2. verb
    find repugnant
    synonyms: abominar, aborrecer, execrar, odiar
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    type of:
    abominar, aborrecer, odiar
    dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
  3. verb
    have or feel a dislike or distaste for
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    resentirse
    feel bitter or indignant about
    abominar, aborrecer, odiar
    dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
    abominar, aborrecer, execrar, odiar
    find repugnant
    desdeñar, despreciar, menospreciar
    look down on with disdain
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