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Detesting Definition

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verb

Present participle of detest.

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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • loathing
  • execrating
  • abhorring
  • abominating
  • despising
  • hating
  • damn
  • cursing
  • disliking
  • rejecting
Antonyms:
  • Antonyms:
  • liking
  • cherishing
  • prizing
  • respecting
  • loving

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Words Starting With

DDEDET

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