detestation

Example Sentences

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In my son’s democratic universe, I had hoped they could transcend detestation.

From Washington Post

Pain, shame, ire, impatience, disgust, detestation, seemed momentarily to hold a quivering conflict in the large pupil dilating under his ebon eyebrow.

From Literature

Shapiro's detestation of racism also runs in direct contrast to his own rhetoric regarding race in the past.

From Salon

“The corollary of an England saving Europe,” she adds, “is a detestation of Germany and contempt for cowardice – the term is often used for those who allowed themselves to be occupied, not to mention collaborated.”

From The Guardian

“It is irresponsible to so label the virus, but not surprising given the detestation of Donald Trump in an election year.”

From Washington Times