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Pronunciation: [dɪtˈɛstɪŋ] (IPA)

Detesting refers to a strong feeling of dislike or hatred towards something. There are various synonyms available to the word detesting such as loathing, abhorring, despising, hating, disliking, detesting and abominating. "Loathing" is used in situations where a strong feeling of disgust or aversion is present. Similarly, "abhorring" is used to express extreme hatred or detestation. "Despising" is used to imply that a person or thing is regarded as unworthy of respect or consideration. "Hating" is a general term used to describe intense dislike or hostility, while "disliking," "detesting" and "abominating" emphasize a strong aversion or repulsion towards something. All these synonyms do not mean the same, but they convey a similar sentiment- intense dislike or hatred towards something.
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So she swept him off, somewhat bewildered, I fancy, and I went into the house, Detesting her more than ever.
"Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life"
Ann S. Stephens
I broke off at the end of my last paragraph to attend my charmer; and here again am I Detesting myself for want of resolution; and Detesting myself still more for having made a resolution, for having undertaken that which I am so eternally tempted to renounce.
"Anna St. Ives"
Thomas Holcroft
All the Hinchfords whom I have known have been honest, earnest men, striving to do good, and Detesting cunning and disguise.
"Mattie:--A Stray (Vol 3 of 3)"
Frederick William Robinson

Famous quotes with Detesting

  • I expect eternal life, not as a reward of merit, but a pure act of bounty. Detesting myself in every view I can take, I fly to the righteousness and atonement of my great Redeemer for pardon and salvation; this is my only consolation and hope. "Enter not into judgment, O Lord, with Thy servant; for in Thy sight shall no flesh be justified."
    Elizabeth Rowe

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