detest
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Among the attributes of Lena Dunham that her detractors detest is the quality of her voice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
She wants revenge without dwelling on its cause or her trauma — a word Hester would surely detest.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025
People detest her and Prince Harry for stepping back from their royal duties and even more so for going public about what life was like for them.
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2025
Not only do the Fremen detest colonizers mining their planet for spice and often attack them, the mining operation is also a dangerous activity in and of itself.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024
“There is no culture or refinement here. That’s what I detest about this restaurant,” Zell said.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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