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detestation
de·tes·ta·tion [ d te stáysh'n ] (plural de·tes·ta·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. great dislike: an intense dislike of somebody or something
2. detested person or thing: somebody or something that is detested
Neckties are a real detestation for him.
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