Abhorrence definition

ăb-hôrəns, -hŏr-
One that is disgusting, loathsome, or repellent.
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An abhorring; loathing; detestation.
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A feeling of repugnance or loathing.
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The definition of abhorrence is a feeling of extreme hate or repulsion.

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

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Something abhorred; something repugnant.
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Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing. [Mid 17th century.]
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A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing. [Mid 18th century.]
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
abhorrence
Plural:
abhorrences

Origin of abhorrence

  • abhor +‎ -ence

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Abhorrence Sentence Examples

  • I could sense Howie's abhorrence at visiting his past.

  • He had a native abhorrence of cruelty, of injustice, of disorder, of oppression, of tyranny, and all these things in all their degrees marked Hastings's course in India.

  • His abhorrence of war amounted to a passion.

  • Now, I remember as a child having a deep abhorrence for routine.

  • First, God has a clear abhorrence of the sin of his people.

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