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Definition of
detestable adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
detestable
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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dɪˈtɛstəbl
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that deserves to be hated
All terrorist crime is detestable, whoever the victims.
“You're detestable!” she said, shaking.
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