| Pronunciation: | `deete'steyshun | ||
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| Definition: | [n] hate coupled with disgust | ||
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| Synonyms: | abhorrence, abomination, execration, loathing, odium | ||
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| See Also: | disgust, hate, hatred | ||
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| Definition: | \Det`es*ta"tion\ (?; 277), n. [L. detestatio: cf. F.
d['e]testation.]
The act of detesting; extreme hatred or dislike; abhorrence;
loathing.
We are heartily agreed in our detestation of civil war.
--Burke.
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