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detestation

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de·tes·ta·tion  (dt-stshn)
n.
1. Strong dislike or hatred; abhorrence.
2. One that is detested.
detestation [ˌdiːtɛsˈteɪʃən]
n
1. intense hatred; abhorrence
2. a person or thing that is detested
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.detestationdetestation - hate coupled with disgust            
abhorrence, execration, loathing, odium, abomination
disgust - strong feelings of dislike
hate, hatred - the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
detestation
noun hatred, disgust, loathing, hostility, dislike, animosity, aversion, revulsion, antipathy, abomination, animus, abhorrence, repugnance, odium, execration They were united in their detestation of the government.
Translations
detestation [ˌdiːtesˈteɪʃən] (frm) N → detestación f, odio m, aborrecimiento m
to hold in detestation → detestar, odiar, aborrecer
detestation
n → Abscheu m (→ of vor +dat)
detestation [ˌdiːtɛsˈteɪʃ/ən] n → odio, avversione f
detestation [ˌdiːtɛsˈteɪʃ/ən] n → odio, avversione f


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At last Don Quixote's end came, after he had received all the sacraments, and had in full and forcible terms expressed his detestation of books of chivalry.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
The encouragers of the first mob never intended matters should go this length, and the people in general expressed the utter detestation of this unparalleled outrage, and I wish they could be convinced what infinite hazard there is of the most terrible consequences from such demons, when they are let loose in a government where there is not constant authority at hand sufficient to suppress them.
Grandfather's Chair by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
The islanders looked upon the people who made this cavalier appropriation of their shores with mingled feelings of fear and detestation.
Typee by Melville, Herman View in context
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