detestation

n.厌恶,反感,

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
detestation (noun)
1.
extreme hatred or dislike - abhorrence loathing
2.
an object of hatred or contempt
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
detestation (noun)
1.
a very strong dislike
SYNONYMS:
abhorrence, abomination, detestation, execration, hatred, loathing
RELATED WORDS:
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
NEAR ANTONYMS:
appetite, inclination, liking; admiration, adoration, veneration, worship; acceptance, tolerance; passion, relish, taste
affection, devotion, fondness, love
detestation (noun)
2.
something or someone that is hated
SYNONYMS:
abhorrence, abomination, anathema, antipathy, aversion, bête noire, detestation, execration
RELATED WORDS:
dread, hang-up, horror, phobia; bogey ( bogie bogy), bugaboo, bugbear; adversary, enemy; annoyance, grievance, hassle, nuisance, peeve
NEAR ANTONYMS:
beloved, darling, dear, honey, sweetheart; delight, enjoyment, felicity, joy, pleasure; favorite, like, preference; treasure
love
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