Person who detests (5)

I believe the answer is:

hater

(Other definitions for hater that I've seen before include "One who shows intense dislike" , "Unpleasant type" , "He loathes" , "One disliking" , "Person showing animosity" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press and The Irish Times.

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