[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

detestation \det`esta"tion\ ?; 277, n. l. detestatio: cf. f.
   d'etestation.
   the act of detesting; extreme hatred or dislike; abhorrence;
   loathing.
   1913 webster

         we are heartily agreed in our detestation of civil war.
                                                  --burke.
   1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

detestation
     n : hate coupled with disgust syn: abhorrence, abomination,
          execration, loathing, odium
see also:
abhorrence abomination execration loathing odium 

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