ABHORRENCES Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

abhorrences

noun

plural of abhorrence

as in hates

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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Noun

On the April 14 episode of the Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club podcast, the bestselling author, whose debut adult romantasy novel Starside hit shelves on March 31, spoke with journalist Danielle Robay about all things writing — including her romance genre loves and hates.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026

Definition of hates

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It a thematic fit, and after nearly 200 episodes, there’s no doubting this team’s ability to deliver fresh, new abominations.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026
As the representative for the armed wing of a human empire, you're tasked with subduing these Lovecraftian abominations and securing a foothold for humanity on alien worlds.

— Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026

Definition of abominations

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Cage plays Roy, a gifted con artist with obsessive-compulsive disorder whose tics, phobias and elaborate rituals have turned his immaculate home into a fortress against the world.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Turns out that the star had quite the number of phobias to conquer.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Definition of phobias

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Defending the strike, Netanyahu alleged on Wednesday that Turkey — a NATO ally of the US that is one of Israel’s top regional adversaries — was intent on deploying forces there.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Our adversaries are constantly looking for new vulnerabilities to exploit.

— Frances Townsend, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

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