detestation

Noun
Synonyms: abhorrenceabominationexecrationloathingodium

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. hate coupled with disgustSynonyms: abhorrenceabominationexecrationloathingodium
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Detestation \Det`es*ta"tion\ (?; 277), n. [L. detestatio: cf. F. d['e]testation.] The act of detesting; extreme hatred or dislike; abhorrence; loathing. [1913 Webster]

We are heartily agreed in our detestation of civil war. --Burke. [1913 Webster]

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