CEFR C2

abhor

verb

Meaning

To regard with disgust and hatred.

Examples

She abhors violence in any form.
He abhors dishonesty and always tells the truth.

Synonyms: dislike, hate, detest, loathe

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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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