abhorrence

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The definition of abhorrence is a feeling of extreme hate or repulsion.

(noun)

An example of abhorrence would be the feeling that members of Green Peace have about the slaughter of whales.

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See abhorrence in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. an abhorring; loathing; detestation
  2. something abhorred; something repugnant

See abhorrence in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. One that is disgusting, loathsome, or repellent.
  2. A feeling of repugnance or loathing.

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