detestation

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(dē′tes tā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. intense dislike or hatred; loathing
  2. a detested person or thing

Origin: ME detestacioun < OFr detestation < L detestatio: see detest

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noun
  1. Strong dislike or hatred; abhorrence.
  2. One that is detested.

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