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abominate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of abominate

to dislike strongly
  • I abominate this hot, humid weather!
Synonyms of abominate

abhor, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe
Words Related to abominate

deplore, deprecate, disapprove (of), discountenance, disdain, disfavor, scorn
Phrases Synonymous with abominate

have it in for
Near Antonyms of abominate

desire, fancy, favor, like, prefer

enjoy, relish

admire, adore, approve (of), esteem, hallow, idolize, revere, venerate, worship

cherish, prize, treasure
Antonyms of abominate

love

Synonym Discussion of abominate

hate, detest, abhor, abominate, loathe mean to feel strong aversion or intense dislike for. hate implies an emotional aversion often coupled with enmity or malice.
    • hated the enemy with a passion
detest suggests violent antipathy.
    • detests cowards
abhor implies a deep often shuddering repugnance.
    • a crime abhorred by all
abominate suggests strong detestation and often moral condemnation.
    • abominates all forms of violence
loathe implies utter disgust and intolerance.
    • loathed the mere sight of them

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