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abominated

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verb

past tense of abominate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for abominated
Adjective
  • Smith had slapped Chris Rock onstage at the Academy Awards, and was suddenly one of the most despised actors in America.
    Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • This is a despised company right now.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The billionaires so hated by Democrats and certain Republicans have ways to escape this tax.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Many a knave is rich, sleek, and honored, while the just man is poor, hated, and in torment.
    Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • Finding a disliked celebrity with the offending crossed legs is optional.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026
  • Walmart, the second-cheapest option, was among the most disliked.
    Eva Flowe May 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
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“Abominated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abominated. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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