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- [dee-te-stey-shuh n]
- /ˌdi tɛˈsteɪ ʃən/
- /diːtesˈteɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-te-stey-shuh n]
- /ˌdi tɛˈsteɪ ʃən/
Definitions of detestation word
- noun detestation intense hatred; abhorrence 3
- noun detestation a person or thing that is detested 3
- noun detestation intense dislike or hatred; loathing 3
- noun detestation a detested person or thing 3
- noun detestation abhorrence; hatred. 1
- noun detestation a person or thing detested. 1
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Origin of detestation
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin dētestātiōn- (stem of dētestātiō), equivalent to dētestāt(us) (past participle of dētestārī to detest; see -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Detestation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
detestation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
detestation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for detestation
noun detestation
- hatred — the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.
- abhorrence — Someone's abhorrence of something is their strong hatred of it.
- revulsion — a strong feeling of repugnance, distaste, or dislike: Cruelty fills me with revulsion.
- aversion — If you have an aversion to someone or something, you dislike them very much.
- hate — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
Antonyms for detestation
noun detestation
- liking — Usually, likes. the things a person likes: a long list of likes and dislikes.
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
- love — a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
- loving — feeling or showing love; warmly affectionate; fond: loving glances.
- adoration — Adoration is a feeling of great admiration and love for someone or something.
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