Both Uses of
detest
in
Harry Potter (#7) and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry was sure of it: They seemed to be coming more quickly now, taking those dragging, rattling breaths he detested, tasting despair in the air, closing in — He raised his wand: He could not, would not suffer the Dementor's Kiss, whatever happened afterward.†
Chpt 28
- I'm sorry, but I detest Avery and Mulciber!†
Chpt 33 *
Definition:
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(detest) dislike intensely