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detest Antonyms

Opposite of detest

Pinning down the opposite of detest requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To dislike intensely; to feel extreme hatred or repugnance toward.

Usage Example

"The kittens appear to adore the cold winter weather and refuse to step outside."

Strongest
adore
love
cherish
Strong
revere
admire
like
enjoy
Weak
fancy

Similar words to detest

Words similar to detest shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

loathe
abhor
despise
hate
execrate
abominate
disdain
dislike
See all synonyms of detest

• Nearby Words

deterrence
deterrent
deterrer
detest
detestable
detestably
dethrone

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Detest. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/detest
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