Detestation

/ˌdiːteˈsteɪʃn/
noun

Very strong dislike or hatred for someone or something.

Her detestation for her boss grew each day.
Visual representation of "detestation" - Very strong dislike or hatred for someone or something

Often appears as...

  • deep detestation
  • feel detestation
noun

Very strong dislike or hatred for someone or something.

Her detestation for her boss grew each day.
Visual representation of "detestation" - Very strong dislike or hatred for someone or something

Often appears as...

  • deep detestation
  • feel detestation
Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "detestation"
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Strong Emotion

Detestation is more intense than dislike. It implies a deep emotional response and often a personal experience.

Illustration for Strong Emotion
After the betrayal, Lisa's detestation of her former friend couldn't be hidden.
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Not Casual

Use 'detestation' in serious contexts, as it's too strong for casual dislikes, like food or weather.

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He spoke of his detestation of corruption in politics, not his detestation of Mondays.
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Common Collocations

Learn common phrases with 'detestation' for fluent usage; e.g., 'detestation of cruelty'.

Illustration for Common Collocations
Her detestation of injustice was evident in her passionate speeches.
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Strong Emotion

Detestation is more intense than dislike. It implies a deep emotional response and often a personal experience.

Illustration for Strong Emotion
After the betrayal, Lisa's detestation of her former friend couldn't be hidden.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Casual

Use 'detestation' in serious contexts, as it's too strong for casual dislikes, like food or weather.

Illustration for Not Casual
He spoke of his detestation of corruption in politics, not his detestation of Mondays.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Common Collocations

Learn common phrases with 'detestation' for fluent usage; e.g., 'detestation of cruelty'.

Illustration for Common Collocations
Her detestation of injustice was evident in her passionate speeches.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Strong Emotion

Detestation is more intense than dislike. It implies a deep emotional response and often a personal experience.

Illustration for Strong Emotion
After the betrayal, Lisa's detestation of her former friend couldn't be hidden.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Casual

Use 'detestation' in serious contexts, as it's too strong for casual dislikes, like food or weather.

Illustration for Not Casual
He spoke of his detestation of corruption in politics, not his detestation of Mondays.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Common Collocations

Learn common phrases with 'detestation' for fluent usage; e.g., 'detestation of cruelty'.

Illustration for Common Collocations
Her detestation of injustice was evident in her passionate speeches.
Visual representation of the word "Detestation"

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Quote examples

Jane Welsh Carlyle

Scottish Writer

If I have an antipathy for any class of people, it is for fine ladies. I almost match my Husband's detestation of partridge-shooting gentlemen.
Portrait of Jane Welsh Carlyle

Quote examples

Taylor Caldwell

American Author

I have always had a horror and detestation of poverty.
Portrait of Taylor Caldwell

Quote examples

Jane Welsh Carlyle

Scottish Writer

If I have an antipathy for any class of people, it is for fine ladies. I almost match my Husband's detestation of partridge-shooting gentlemen.
Portrait of Jane Welsh Carlyle

Quote examples

Taylor Caldwell

American Author

I have always had a horror and detestation of poverty.
Portrait of Taylor Caldwell
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