113 Another Word for Detestation? – Detestation Synonyms & Antonyms

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Meaning of detestation

A feeling of intense dislike or hatred

Etymology of detestation

The word "detestation" originates from the Latin "detestari," which means to curse or abhor, and is a combination of "de" (meaning away or from) and "testari" (meaning to testify or bear witness), with the suffix "-ation" added to form a noun

Synonyms

abhorrence aversion dislike distaste hatred loathing abomination animosity antagonism antipathy contempt detest disgust execration hatred horror hostility ill will malevolence malice odium rancor repugnance repulsion revulsion scorn spite

Definitions

  • A strong feeling of dislike or hatred for someone or something
  • * A state of being detested or hated

Usage Examples

  • The politician's corrupt actions filled the public with detestation for the entire government
  • * Her detestation of broccoli was so strong that she would not even eat foods that had been cooked near it

Antonyms

affection admiration adoration adulation appreciation approval esteem favor fondness friendship like liking love praise regard respect veneration worship acceptance toleration

Related Adjectives

abhorrent disgusting hateful loathsome odious repugnant repulsive revolting contemptible despicable detestable execrable hateful heinous malevolent malicious rancorous scornful vile vicious virulent

Related Nouns

abhorrence aversion dislike distaste hatred loathing abomination animosity antagonism antipathy contempt detest disgust execration horror hostility ill will malevolence malice odium rancor repugnance repulsion revulsion scorn spite

Related Verbs

abhor despise detest dislike hate loathe scorn despise execrate abominate repudiate reject disdain contempt spit revile vilify defame slander
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