Detest
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To feel intense dislike or strong aversion towards someone or something.
“She detested the smell of cigarette smoke that lingered in the office.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪˈtɛst/
Syllables
de·test
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Wordle
Contains common letters D, E, T, double T can trip solvers expecting single consonants
Scrabble
Worth 7 points, hooks neatly with -ED, -S, and -ING for flexible board play
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