Definition of abhorrence
1a
: the act or state of abhorring or despising something or someone
a crime regarded with abhorrence
b
: a feeling of strong repugnance or disgust : loathing
an abhorrence of war
2
: something regarded as repugnant or disgusting
Slavery is an abhorrence.
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The first known use of abhorrence was in 1592
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