Detestation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌdē-ˌte-ˈstā-shən/ de·tes·ta·tion

Meaning & Definition of Detestation

Detestation (noun)

  1. extreme hatred or dislike, abhorrence, loathing
  2. an object of hatred or contempt

Detestation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a very strong dislike

    "a congenital detestation of injustice, which drove her to become an activist for civil rights"

    similar: abhorrence, abomination, execration, hate, hatred, loathing
    related: cattiness, despite, despitefulness, hatefulness, invidiousness, malevolence, malice, maliciousness, malignancy, malignity, meanness, spite, spitefulness, aversion, disgust, distaste, horror, odium, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, bitterness, contempt, disdain, enmity, grudge, hostility, jealousy, pique, resentment, scorn, bile, jaundice, rancor, spleen, venom, virulence, vitriol
    opposite: affection, devotion, fondness, love
    near: appetite, inclination, liking, admiration, adoration, veneration, worship, acceptance, tolerance, passion, relish, taste

  2. something or someone that is hated

    "the family's pickiest eater is quite vehement in expressing his feelings about boiled cabbage, a particular detestation of his"

    similar: abhorrence, abomination, anathema, antipathy, aversion, bête noire, execration, hate
    related: dread, hang-up, horror, phobia, bogey, bugaboo, bugbear, adversary, enemy, annoyance, grievance, hassle, nuisance, peeve
    opposite: love
    near: beloved, darling, dear, honey, sweetheart, delight, enjoyment, felicity, joy, pleasure, favorite, like, preference, treasure

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Detestation

The most common words with a similar meaning to Detestation:

abhorrence, abomination, execration, hate, hatred, loathing, anathema, antipathy, aversion, bête noire

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Detestation

Words with the opposite meaning of Detestation:

affection, devotion, fondness, love

Related Words for Detestation

cattiness, despite, despitefulness, hatefulness, invidiousness, malevolence, malice, maliciousness, malignancy, malignity, meanness, spite, spitefulness, disgust, distaste, horror, odium, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, animosity, antagonism, bitterness, contempt, disdain, enmity, grudge, hostility, jealousy, pique

Near Antonyms of Detestation

appetite, inclination, liking, admiration, adoration, veneration, worship, acceptance, tolerance, passion, relish, taste, beloved, darling, dear, honey, sweetheart, delight, enjoyment, felicity, joy, pleasure, favorite, like, preference, treasure

Origin & Etymology of Detestation

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Detestation

What does "Detestation" mean?

"Detestation" means extreme hatred or dislike, abhorrence, loathing. As a noun, it is defined as: extreme hatred or dislike, abhorrence, loathing. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Detestation"?

Other words for "Detestation" include abhorrence, abomination, execration, hate, hatred, loathing, anathema and antipathy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Detestation" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Detestation"?

There are 62 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Detestation". Common alternatives include abhorrence, abomination, execration, hate, hatred, loathing, anathema, antipathy, aversion and bête noire.

What is the opposite of "Detestation"?

Antonyms of "Detestation" include affection, devotion, fondness and love. Near antonyms include appetite, inclination, liking and admiration.

How do you use "Detestation" in a sentence?

Examples of "Detestation" in a sentence: "a congenital detestation of injustice, which drove her to become an activist for civil rights"; "the family's pickiest eater is quite vehement in expressing his feelings about boiled cabbage, a particular detestation of his".

Is "Detestation" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Detestation" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Detestation"?

"Detestation" is pronounced /ˌdē-ˌte-ˈstā-shən/ and divided into syllables as de·tes·ta·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Detestation"?

First known use: 15th century.