1
as in enemy
something or someone that is hated
most critics decried the remake of the classic film as an abomination
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2
as in hatred
a very strong dislike
the townspeople have such an abomination of taxes that they have even voted down increases that would have given their schools badly needed funds
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Recent Examples of abomination
Mansory’s latest improvement—or abomination, depending on your perspective—is a G-Wagen convertible with a livery inspired by the board game Monopoly.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 18 June 2025
Other leaders who show off tanks and missiles Trump stumbles up the stairs to Air Force One, stoking memory of Biden tripping video Musk and Trump's relationship: A timeline from campaign cash to 'disgusting abomination' Will Medicaid change under new bill?
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Renovate your hotel, investigate paranormal happenings, and fend off eldritch abominations.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 9 June 2025
Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' is a 'disgusting abomination' that must be defeated.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 18 June 2025
Other leaders who show off tanks and missiles Trump stumbles up the stairs to Air Force One, stoking memory of Biden tripping video Musk and Trump's relationship: A timeline from campaign cash to 'disgusting abomination' Will Medicaid change under new bill?
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Renovate your hotel, investigate paranormal happenings, and fend off eldritch abominations.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 9 June 2025
Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' is a 'disgusting abomination' that must be defeated.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abomination
Noun
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Citizens are trained to report anyone who might be an enemy of the regime, including family members.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Our theme this year was the enemy within for the writers’ room.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Republican Party has nothing positive to say about any person, place or thing that Trump disparages in his rants of hatred.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
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However, Kelly’s hatred towards Beyoncé is well-documented and the singer’s fans have noticed.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Holly hits the road with the activist and brings along a gun, despite her deep need to be near her home and her abhorrence of weapons.—
Maren Longbella,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2025
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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
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But even if haters are gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, Swift definitely has two football lovers who are pumped up to see her on New Heights: Travis and Jason.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Aug. 2025
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Those people generally seem to feel the need to continue their hate year over year, no matter the improvements, because hate sells more than love or even contentment.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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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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Despite dealing with the snake in next to no time, Zachary understood the impact his doorbell camera footage would have on anyone with a phobia of snakes.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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In the comments section, many Reddit users expressed that the dad was in the wrong because his girlfriend wasn’t just anyone, and she should've been told about his daughter's water phobia.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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While the base offers the security needed for such a summit, there are concerns over the optics of the head of state of an American adversary, visiting a U.S. military base.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Her concern is less about keeping pace with an adversary, more about shaping a collaborator.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Heritage and its founder Edwin Feulner are the antipathy of conservativism.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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But vaccine mandates during the pandemic sowed fierce antipathy towards the technology, leading to widespread public opposition.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Abomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abomination. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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