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detestation

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Hate coupled with disgust; abhorrence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Something detested.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • Neckties are a real detestation for them.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

hate coupled with disgust

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: abhorrence, abomination, execration, loathing, odium

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: disgust, hate, hatred

History

Etymology

From Middle French détestation.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bengali: ঘেন্না (ghenna) — hate coupled with disgust
  • Bulgarian: отвращение (otvraštenie) — hate coupled with disgust
  • Bulgarian: омраза (omraza) — hate coupled with disgust
  • Finnish: kammo — hate coupled with disgust
  • French: détestation — hate coupled with disgust
  • Scottish Gaelic: sgreamh — hate coupled with disgust
  • Ukrainian: огида (ohyda) — hate coupled with disgust
  • Finnish: kammotus — something detested