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English adjective: detestable

1. detestable offensive to the mind


SamplesAn abhorrent deed.
The obscene massacre at Wounded Knee.
Morally repugnant customs.
Repulsive behavior.
The most repulsive character in recent novels.


Synonymsabhorrent, obscene, repugnant, repulsive


Similaroffensive


Antonymsinoffensive

2. detestable unequivocally detestable


SamplesAbominable treatment of prisoners.
Detestable vices.
Execrable crimes.
Consequences odious to those you govern.


Synonymsabominable, execrable, odious


Similarhateful


Antonymslovable, loveable









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