abhor (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: /æbˈhɔːr/

Definition

To regard with disgust and hatred.

Examples

• She abhors violence in any form.

• He abhors dishonesty and always tells the truth.

• Many people abhor the thought of war.

How to Use abhor

abhor something (prepositional phrase)

To feel intense dislike or disgust for a thing or idea. — "They abhor the practice of child labor."

Synonyms of abhor

Words with a similar meaning to abhor:

• dislike
• hate
• detest
• loathe

Antonyms of abhor

Words with the opposite meaning to abhor:

• like
• love
• adore

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