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detestation

Divide detestation into syllables:

de · tes · ta · tion

How to pronounce detestation:

Synonyms for detestation:

disdainexecrationdislikedistasteabominationanimosityaversionhatespitehatred
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Antonyms for detestation:

venerationexaltationadulationcherishingjoyfervorcarepeacefeelingpeacefulness
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