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abhorrent::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | detestable, obscene, repugnant, repulsive |
| Derivation | abhor, abhorrence |
an abhorrent deed.
Examples of abhorrent
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Many abhorrent actions can be defended on the grounds of religion and tradition.
From the sacbee.com
We now live happily with many things that were once abhorrent to public opinion.
From the independent.co.uk
The article didn't say forced marriage, which is of course abhorrent at any age.
From the newscientist.com
In truth, Tiller was practicing a form of medicine most Americans find abhorrent.
From the time.com
As time has passed, we have found ways to make the idea less abhorrent to them.
From the guardian.co.uk
Where do you start in arguing against the abhorrent greed of the record industry?
From the techcrunch.com
Breaking the taboo is usually considered objectionable or abhorrent by society.
From the en.wikipedia.org
All the guardian does is try and sugarcoat a completely abhorrent foreign policy.
From the guardian.co.uk
Why do some people find deer hunting abhorrent yet don't hesitate to eat a steak?
From the dailyherald.com
- Offensive to the mind; "an abhorrent deed"; "the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee"; "morally repugnant customs"; "repulsive behavior"; "the most repulsive character in recent novels"
- Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing; hence, strongly opposed to; as, abhorrent thoughts; Contrary or repugnant; discordant; inconsistent; -- followed by to; Detestable
