v. t.
The heresy of Nestorius . . . was detested in the Eastern churches. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]
God hath detested them with his own mouth. Bale. [ 1913 Webster ]
Who dares think one thing, and another tell,
My heart detests him as the gates of hell. Pope.
n. Capacity of being odious. [ R. ] Carlyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. detestabilis: cf. F. détestable. ] Worthy of being detested; abominable; extremely hateful; very odious; deserving abhorrence;
Thou hast defiled my sanctuary will all thy detestable things, and with all thine abominations. Ezek. v. 11.
n. The quality or state of being detestable. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a detestable manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To detest. [ Obs. ] Udall. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. detestatio: cf. F. détestation. ] The act of detesting; extreme hatred or dislike; abhorrence; loathing. [ 1913 Webster ]
We are heartily agreed in our detestation of civil war. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who detests. [ 1913 Webster ]