detested

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A boisterous protest greeted fans arriving at SoFi stadium in Los Angeles, with demonstrators waving the pre-revolutionary flag detested by the leaders of the Islamic republic.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

His father, Kenneth, was a conscientious objector who detested social injustice, nuclear weapons and smoking in equal measure.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

“I think it’s proper to say that they really detested each other,” said Robert Aldrich, the film’s director.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

For over 20 years, there has not been a single NHL player I detested more than Corey Perry, especially when he played for that other local team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2025

The God of War, son of Zeus and Hera, both of whom, Homer says, detested him.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton