The difference between Detestable and Hateful

When used as adjectives, detestable means stimulating disgust or detestation, whereas hateful means evoking a feeling of hatred.


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  1. Detestable as an adjective:

    Stimulating disgust or detestation; offensive; shocking.

  1. Hateful as an adjective:

    Evoking a feeling of hatred.

  2. Hateful as an adjective:

    Dislikeable.

  3. Hateful as an adjective:

    Full of hatred.

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