(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:02:05

Det`es*ta"tion [L. detestatio: cf. F. d'etestation.]

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

We are heartily agreed in our detestation of civil war. Burke.

 

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