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The act of detesting; extreme hatred or dislike; abhorrence; loathing.

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  1. n. The act of detesting; extreme hatred or dislike; abhorrence; loathing.
  2. n. hate coupled with disgust
  3. The act of detesting; extreme hatred or dislike; abhorrence; loathing. We are heartily agreed in our detestation of civil war. Burke.
  4. The act of detesting; extreme hatred or dislike; abhorrence;loathing.We are heartily agreed in our detestation of civil war. Burke.
  5. n:100 n hate coupled with disgust