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detestation
[/ˌdetəˈsteɪʃən/]
noun
feminine
pl: detestations
detestação
1.
intense hatred or abhorrence; the act of detesting someone or something
His detestation of corruption was evident in all his political speeches.
Sua detestação pela corrupção era evidente em todos os seus discursos políticos.
2.
a person or thing that is detested; an object of hatred
War was his detestation, and he dedicated his life to peace.
A guerra era sua detestação, e ele dedicou sua vida à paz.
Synonyms
abhorrence
hatred
loathing
disgust
contempt
aversion
Antonyms
love
affection
admiration
fondness
liking
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
detestação
standard usage
São Paulo
detestação
standard usage, formal context
Portugal
detestação
standard usage, more common in formal or literary contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
hold someone/something in detestation
express one's detestation of something
detestation of all things dishonest
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