abhorrence

1 something or someone that is hated one of the changes in American society that remains a particular abhorrence of social conservatives Synonyms of abhorrence hate, abomination, anathema, antipathy, aversion, bête noire, detestation, execrationWords Related to abhorrence dread, hang-up, horror, phobia; bogey (also bogie or bogy), bugaboo, bugbear; adversary, enemy; annoyance, grievance, hassle, nuisance, peeveNear Antonyms of abhorrence beloved, darling, dear, honey, sweetheart; delight, enjoyment, felicity, joy, pleasure; favorite, like, preference; treasureAntonyms of abhorrence love

2 a very strong dislike my firm abhorrence of all forms of hypocrisy Synonyms of abhorrence hate, abomination, detestation, execration, hatred, loathingWords Related to abhorrence 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, vitriolNear Antonyms of abhorrence appetite, inclination, liking; admiration, adoration, veneration, worship; acceptance, tolerance; passion, relish, tasteAntonyms of abhorrence affection, devotion, fondness, love