1
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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2
as in hatred
a very strong dislike
my firm abhorrence of all forms of hypocrisy
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Recent Examples of abhorrence
However, the Grinch is known for his abhorrence of Christmas and everything the season represents.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
The ambivalence of André and his parents was culturally unexceptional, but Simone’s abhorrence wasn’t.
—Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
To assume that liberalism is the only system that can justify or explain an abhorrence of bigotry is to ignore a wealth of moral traditions that are at least equally formative.
—Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
My reaction to Elon Musk's post was absolute abhorrence.
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2023
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
The ambivalence of André and his parents was culturally unexceptional, but Simone’s abhorrence wasn’t.
—Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
To assume that liberalism is the only system that can justify or explain an abhorrence of bigotry is to ignore a wealth of moral traditions that are at least equally formative.
—Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
My reaction to Elon Musk's post was absolute abhorrence.
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abhorrence
Noun
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Between the lines: Many undecideds are painfully trying to balance their sense of obligation with their detestation for Trump, as USA Today first detailed on Thursday.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
14 Dec. 2024
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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
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Heiss said that nothing would be so devastating as to have earned Prima’s hatred.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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While Brandon Hagel has been suspended and a number of jarring hits have taken place, there is another level of intensity and hatred around the corner.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Coming from an impoverished family, Ding eagerly took part in public humiliation rallies against teachers, intellectuals, government officials and others labeled as enemies of Mao’s vision.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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Asking everyone else to leave, the two enemies have a private conversation that finally gets Faye out of Specter Litt Williams for good.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
9 May 2025
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Trump has already demonstrated his antipathy to free and fair elections that don’t result in his victory.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Farage, for his part, cites Trump as a populist role model, and shares the president-elect’s antipathy toward bodies such as the European Union.—
Laura King,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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Sabrina Carpenter is too busy of a woman to take the hate to heart.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Many of the comments from her supporters celebrate and justify her hate.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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Common causes of noise phobias include fireworks, gunshots, vacuums and fire alarms.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Despite its name, photophobia is not a phobia or a fear of lights.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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The series was an abomination of epic scale for Miami, but one that maybe shouldn’t have shocked following a 37-45 regular season and 10th playoff seed that worked up in the play-in to No. 8.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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Jamal Murray goes supernova, Nikola Jokic trails in MVP race and the All-Star Weekend abomination In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene days after a dreadful NBA All-Star Game.—
The Denver Post,
The Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2025
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This risk aversion causes investors to do less, which (by implication) leads to less speculative trading and fewer chances to make mistakes.—
Bob Pisani,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Trumpism is about ego, appetite and acquisitiveness and is driven by a primal aversion to the higher elements of the human spirit — learning, compassion, scientific wonder, the pursuit of justice.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Abhorrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abhorrence. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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