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):rhetoric]| # | Definition | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | To dislike something intensely; to feel strong aversion or disgust towards someone or something. | Stronger than dislike |
Simple Synonyms
| Word | Use Case | Notes | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hate | Strong dislike, often with anger or disgust | ||
| Loathe | Same as hate. | Slightly more formal than “hate” | She loathes cleaning the bathroom. |
| Despise | To feel contempt or disgust something. | Stronger than dislike and implies a moral judgement | He despises bullies. |
| Dislike | I dislike rainy days. |
Advanced Synonyms
| Word | Use Case | Notes | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhor | To feel extreme disgust and hatred for something | A very strong word, often used for moral reasons. | She abhors violence |
| Execrate | To denounce(condemn, or publicly announce something’s evil) something harshly. | A formal term that implies strong condemnation | The politician was execrated for his racist remarks. |
| Repulse | To feel strong aversion(dislike of) or disgust towards something | Focuses on the feeling of being pushed away | The sight of blood repulses me. |
| Anathema (to) | Something that’s utterly detested or loathed(intense dislike). - curse, abomination… - something that’s strongly disliked | A strong word, often used figuratively. | Laziness is anathema to him. |
Examples
From Definition 1
- Of all the classmates, Bob is the most detested by the friends.
Quirks
- ”Detest” is a formal word and can sound stronger than “dislike.”
中文意思
憎恨