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detested
[/dɪˈtɛstɪd/]
verb (past tense/past participle) / adjective
detestado / odiado
1.
Past tense of detest; felt intense dislike or hatred toward someone or something
She detested the smell of fish.
Ela detestava o cheiro de peixe.
2.
Adjective form; extremely disliked or hated
He was a detested figure in the community.
Ele era uma figura detestada na comunidade.
Synonyms
hated
despised
loathed
abhorred
abominated
Antonyms
loved
adored
cherished
admired
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
odiado / detestado
Both terms are commonly used; 'odiado' is slightly more colloquial
Portugal
detestado / aborrecido
'Aborrecido' emphasizes annoyance alongside dislike
Related Idioms & Phrases
detested with a passion
widely detested
thoroughly detested
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