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Abhor - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

abhor

/æbˈhɔr/ /əbˈhɔː/

Definition:

To regard with extreme disgust or hatred; detest utterly.

Synonyms:

detest, loathe, despise, abominate

Part of Speech:

verb

Antonyms:

love, adore, cherish

Common Collocations:

abhor violence, abhor cruelty, abhor injustice

Derivatives:

abhorrence, abhorrent, abhorring

Usage Tips:

Use "abhor" for strong dislike; avoid overuse in casual contexts to retain its intensity.

Common Phrases:

abhor the thought, abhor the idea, abhor the sight

Etymology:

From Latin *abhorrēre*, meaning "to shrink back from" or "to be averse to."

Examples:

  • 1. She abhors dishonesty in any form.
  • 2. Many people abhor the taste of bitter medicine.
  • 3. He openly abhors cruelty to animals.
  • 4. They abhor the idea of war and violence.

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