Detestation and Devotion

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Detestation noun - A very strong dislike.

Usage example: a congenital detestation of injustice, which drove her to become an activist for civil rights

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Devotion is an antonym for detestation.

Nearby Words: detestable, detested, detesting

Devotion noun - A feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone.

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Detestation is an antonym for devotion.

Nearby Words: devoted, devote, devotedly, devotee, devotional

pure	pure detestation	pure devotion
lifelong	lifelong detestation	lifelong devotion

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