DETESTATION

abhorrence, abomination, detestation, execration, loathing, odium

(noun) hate coupled with disgust

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

detestation (countable and uncountable, plural detestations)

Hate coupled with disgust; abhorrence.

Something detested.

Source: Wiktionary


Det`es*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. detestatio: cf. F. détestation.]

Definition: The act of detesting; extreme hatred or dislike; abhorrence; loathing. We are heartily agreed in our detestation of civil war. Burke.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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