detestation

Definitions

Intense dislike or hatred.

The act of detesting or the state of being detested.

Examples

He looked at the pile of paperwork with absolute detestation.

Her detestation for cruelty was evident in the way she defended the vulnerable.

The two rivals regarded each other with mutual detestation.

Synonyms

abhorrence loathing hatred abomination execration animosity antipathy

Antonyms

admiration affection love fondness devotion adoration liking