Definition of Detestation

1. Noun. Hate coupled with disgust.

Exact synonyms: Abhorrence, Abomination, Execration, Loathing, Odium
Generic synonyms: Disgust, Hate, Hatred
Derivative terms: Abhor, Abhorrent, Abominate, Detest, Execrate, Loathe, Odious

Definition of Detestation

1. n. The act of detesting; extreme hatred or dislike; abhorrence; loathing.

Definition of Detestation

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Medical Definition of Detestation

1. The act of detesting; extreme hatred or dislike; abhorrence; loathing. "We are heartily agreed in our detestation of civil war." (Burke) Origin: L. Detestatio: cf. F. Detestation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Detestation

deterrents
deterrent example
deterrer
deterrers
deterring
deters
detersive
detersive
detersives
detest
detest
detestable
detestableness
detestably
detestation (current term)
detestation (current term)
detestations
detested
detester
detesters
detesting
detests
dethatch
dethatched
dethatches
dethatching
dethaw
dethrone
dethroned
dethronement

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