abhorrence

abhorrence

noun

Definition of ABHORRENCE

1

something or someone that is hated <one of the changes in American society that remains a particular abhorrence of social conservatives>

Synonyms abhorrence, abomination, anathema, antipathy, aversion, bête noire, detestation, execration

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

Antonyms love

2

a very strong dislike <my firm abhorrence of all forms of hypocrisy>

Synonyms abhorrence, abomination, detestation, execration, hatred, loathing

Related Words cattiness, despite, despitefulness, hatefulness, invidiousness, malevolence, malice, maliciousness, malignancy, malignity, meanness, spite, spitefulness; aversion, disgust, distaste, horror, odium, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion; animosity, antagonism, antipathy, bitterness, contempt, disdain, enmity, grudge, hostility, jealousy, pique, resentment, scorn; bile, jaundice, rancor, spleen, venom, virulence, vitriol

Near Antonyms appetite, inclination, liking; admiration, adoration, veneration, worship; acceptance, tolerance; passion, relish, taste

Antonyms affection, devotion, fondness, love