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detest

detest(
dih
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tehst
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. detestar
I detest having to take medicine when I get sick.Detesto tener que tomar medicamentos cuando me enfermo.
b. aborrecer
Mike detests seeing people throw their trash on the ground.Mike aborrece ver a la gente tirar la basura en el suelo.
c. odiar
Amber detested mushrooms until a short time ago, and now she loves them.Amber odiaba los champiñones hasta hace poco, y ahora le encantan.
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