ABHORRENCE Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

abhorrence

noun

əb-ˈhȯr-ən(t)s

Definition of abhorrence

as in detestation

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

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as in hatred

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

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Recent Examples of abhorrence Tolin doesn’t candy coat the animosity, helping children to understand how artists and Others continue to be misunderstood and how that lack of appreciation fuels abhorrence. — Natasha Gural, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 What distinguishes the extreme far-left from the far-right, however, is an abhorrence for meaningless violence, death and terrorism — at least against people, anti-fascists and experts on the movement told USA TODAY. — Will Carless, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025 The reactions from right-of-center publications divide into roughly four camps, aligning on a spectrum ranging from vocal approval to outright abhorrence. — Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 What distinguishes Michnik is his passion for dialogue, his abhorrence of revenge, and his willingness to find worth in his political adversaries. — Adam Michnik, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2011 See All Example Sentences for abhorrence

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Noun

How Nelson is reformulated from one who feels desire to one who feels detestation (as well as shame for having desired) is the remarkable achievement of both the story and the storyteller and the system that requires it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Feb. 2026
One of the most memorable chapters epitomizes her detestation for the ultra-wealthy and pompous intellectuals who rushed to rationalize her work.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Jan. 2024

Definition of detestation

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Yet, in a surprising departure from the real-life Caroline’s historical hatred of Native Americans, this version of the character ultimately befriends White Sun and teaches Good Eagle.

— Max Gao, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
For some unapologetic antisemites like Fuentes, there’s ample evidence of blatant anti-Jewish hatred on display.

— Will Carless, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of hatred

Noun

But rewrite the scene a little bit – Vader, after lopping off Luke’s hand, cradles him in his lap as the young man wakes up slowly to see the dark mask of his enemy above him.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Valerian both underestimated the enemy and overestimated Roman military strength.

— Robin Wright, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of enemy

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The other is that Republicans’ antipathy towards vote-by-mail is waning.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Alexander Kazakov | Afp | Getty Images That Russia and China are seen as ideologically aligned on many geopolitical issues, with each sharing a traditional antipathy and distrust towards the West, and Washington.

— Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 May 2026

Definition of antipathy

Noun

But the deeper journey, one that Salman speaks to so powerfully, is the movement from a place of active hate to a place of love.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 July 2026
Monday will mark eight weeks since authorities say two teens, apparently radicalized by hate online, stormed the Islamic Center of San Diego and killed three congregants, including a security guard who engaged them in a gunfight.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of hate

Noun

And that was before the abomination — three-parts Netflix advertising event and one-part baseball game — even happened.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
Qatar 2022 was an abomination in so many ways, a World Cup staged in a nation roughly the size of Connecticut, with an appalling human rights record, but the football was frequently thrilling.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 13 June 2026

Definition of abomination

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Given Nolan’s famous aversion to AI, there was a relief in knowing this incredible display of creativity came primarily from practical effects and shooting on location.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
One common musical principle that Hall and Russell both clung to was an aversion to vibrato and a preference for working with pure tone and drone.

— Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

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