abhorrence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing; a visceral revulsion toward something repugnant.
An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II.
A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing.

/əbˈhɒɹ.n̩(t)s/ /æbˈhɔɹ.n̩(t)s/ /æbˈhɑɹ.n̩(t)s/ en-us-abhorrence.ogg

abhorrence abhorrences

From abhorrent + -ence.

abhorrition

abhor abhorred abhorrency abhorrent abhorrently abhorrer abhorrible abhorring

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