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abhorrence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | abomination, detestation, execration, loathing, odium |
| Type of | disgust, hate, hatred |
| Derivation | abhor, abhorrent |
Examples of abhorrence
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Abhorrence for them should not be diminished by the expectations of a World Cup.
From the nzherald.co.nz
I am torn between my desire for absolute security and my abhorrence of torture.
From the washingtonpost.com
The Protestants of the Reformation expressed some of the same abhorrence of icons.
From the time.com
The founders of our nation held a deep abhorrence for democracy and majority rule.
From the ocregister.com
The kind of abhorrence that is a kin to what we reserve for dictators and despots.
From the newsfeed.time.com
Their players do not just feel antipathy towards each other, but genuine abhorrence.
From the guardian.co.uk
Most intriguing however becomes the abhorrence of the first scribe's mechanical editing.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Later we tried to give the coat to charity shops and were met with universal abhorrence.
From the guardian.co.uk
Or how much she earns, in view of her professed abhorrence of undeserved high salaries?
From the economist.com
- Hate coupled with disgust
- Abhorrence was a Finnish death metal band.
- Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike; A person or thing that is loathsome
- The act of detesting extremely.
- Disgust; detestation
