Cherished
Cherished adjective - Granted special treatment or attention.
Usage example: a cherished heirloom that has been in the family for generations
Nearby Word: cherishing
Detested
Detested adjective - Treated with contempt.
Both words in one sentence
- In the case of the behelits and the sacrificial ceremony, you aren't sacrificed because you are detested or hated (at least not entirely): you're sacrificed because you are considered to be the most beloved and cherished person to the behelit owner.
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