What does detestation mean?
Detestation means Hate coupled with disgust; abhorrence..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Hate coupled with disgust; abhorrence..
“… No rogue e’er felt the halter draw, with a good opinion of the law, and perhaps my own detestation of the law arises from my having frequently broken it. …”
Neckties are a real detestation for them.
Use detestation when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Detestation means Hate coupled with disgust; abhorrence..
Common synonyms include abhorrence, odium, loathing, execration.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
“… No rogue e’er felt the halter draw, with a good opinion of the law, and perhaps my own detestation of the law arises from my having frequently broken it. …”
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