B1 — Intermediateverb
detestare
to detest
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
odiarenon sopportareaborriredisprezzareavversare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
adorareamareapprezzareammiraregradire
Usage note
'Detestare' is to detest (strong dislike). 'Odiare' is to hate (may be stronger). 'Non sopportare' (can't stand) is very colloquial. 'Aborrire' is to abhor (literary/formal).
Example
"Detestava le bugie in qualunque forma."
"She detested lies in any form."
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