SAT GRE TOEFL IELTS detest Definition To dislike intensely; to feel extreme repugnance toward. Example "I detest dishonesty and avoid people who lie." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → GRE Quiz → TOEFL Quiz → IELTS Quiz → ← deterrent detonate → Study tips featuring "detest" Map Each Word Into a Connected Network Map the Author's Attitude Before Reading Questions Audit Your Own Writing for Lexical Resource Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal