Detested and Favorite

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Detested adjective - Treated with contempt.

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Favorite is an antonym for detested.

Favorite adjective - Granted special treatment or attention.

Usage example: that teacher claims not to have any favorite students, although many in the class would disagree

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Detested is an antonym for favorite.

Nearby Words: favored, favoritism

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