Meaning of the word detestation in English

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detestation

US /ˌdiː.tesˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdiː.tesˈteɪ.ʃən/

Noun

intense dislike or hatred

Example:
She regarded him with utter detestation.
His actions filled her with detestation.