abhorrence

ab·hor·rence

noun \əb-ˈhȯr-ən(t)s, -ˈhär-\

Definition of ABHORRENCE

1

a : the act or state of abhorring b : the feeling of one who abhors

2

: one that is abhorred

Examples of ABHORRENCE

1. <one of the changes in American society that remains a particular abhorrence of social conservatives>
2. <my firm abhorrence of all forms of hypocrisy>

First Known Use of ABHORRENCE

1660

Related to ABHORRENCE

Synonyms: hate, abomination, anathema, antipathy, aversion, bête noire, detestation, execration

Antonyms: love

Related Words: dread, hang-up, horror, phobia; bogey (also bogie or bogy), bugaboo, bugbear; adversary, enemy; annoyance, grievance, hassle, nuisance, peeve

Near Antonyms: beloved, darling, dear, honey, sweetheart; delight, enjoyment, felicity, joy, pleasure; favorite, like, preference; treasure

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Rhymes with ABHORRENCE

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