"Trolls simply ____ the very sight of dwarves (uncooked)” (JRR Tolkien) (6)

I believe the answer is:

detest

(Other definitions for detest that I've seen before include "Find repulsive" , "Dislike intensely, loathe" , "Greatly hate" , "Dislike heartily" , "Despise or loathe" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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