Detestation and Mercifulness

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Detestation noun - A very strong dislike.

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Mercifulness is an antonym for detestation.

Nearby Words: detestable, detested, detesting

Mercifulness noun - Kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it.

Usage example: preached that the mercifulness of the Lord is without limit

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Detestation is an antonym for mercifulness.

Nearby Words: merciful, mercifully

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