was detesting
-estuve detestando
Past progressive conjugation of detest. There are other translations for this conjugation.
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detest

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TRANSITIVE VERB
(to abhor)-detestar
Synonyms for detest
despise
despreciar
disdain
despreciar
dislike
desagradar
hate
odiar
loathe
detestar
look down on
menospreciar
scorn
desdeñar
abhor
aborrecer
look down
menospreciar
Antonyms for detest
enjoy
disfrutar
esteem
estimar
fancy
tener un alto concepto de
idolize
idolatrar
like
caer bien
like
gustar
prize
apreciar
relish
disfrutar de
respect
respetar
revere
venerar
treasure
atesorar
treasure
valorar
worship
idolatrar
admire
admirar
adore
adorar
appreciate
agradecer
look up to
admirar
love
querer
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