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Detestation

usgb/ˌdiːteˈsteɪʃn/Volume
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Detestation is more intense than dislike. It implies a deep emotional response and often a personal experience. SlideAfter the betrayal, Lisa's detestation of her former friend couldn't be hidden.
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Use 'detestation' in serious contexts, as it's too strong for casual dislikes, like food or weather. SlideHe spoke of his detestation of corruption in politics, not his detestation of Mondays.
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Learn common phrases with 'detestation' for fluent usage; e.g., 'detestation of cruelty'. SlideHer detestation of injustice was evident in her passionate speeches.