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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            
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) Ndetestación f, odio m, aborrecimiento m
to hold in detestationdetestar, odiar, aborrecer
detestation
nAbscheu m (→ of vor +dat)
detestation [ˌdiːtɛsˈteɪʃn] nodio, avversione f
detestation [ˌdiːtɛsˈteɪʃn] nodio, avversione f


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