Detestation

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Hate coupled with disgust; abhorrence. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    hate coupled with disgust wordnet
  3. 3
    Something detested. countable, uncountable

    "Neckties are a real detestation for them."

Synonyms

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horrorabhorrenceabhorrenceabominationanathemaanimosity

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"Neckties are a real detestation for them."

Etymology

From Middle French détestation.

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