Synonyms & related words for detestable

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of detestable — including odious, abominable, abhorrent, repugnant, execrable, repulsive. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to detestable

Explore words related to detestable — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include detestably, loathsomely, repugnantly, loathly, disgustful, distasteful, abhorrently, abomination. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for detestable

Common synonyms for detestable include odious, abominable, abhorrent, repugnant, execrable, repulsive, loathsome, vile — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does detestable come from?

The word detestable breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root test-, from Latin testis (“witness”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.