abhorrence

/əb'hɔrəns/

Thân thiện

She felt a deep abhorrence for the cruelty she witnessed.

Definition

Noun: 1. Intense hatred combined with disgust: A feeling of extreme repugnance or aversion; detestation. 2. Something that is hated and inspires disgust: An object or person that is the focus of such feelings.

Usage

• Abhorrence is a formal and strong noun used to describe a profound emotional reaction of hatred and revulsion.
• It is often used with the prepositions "of" or "for".
• Common verbs used with it include: feel, have, hold in, regard with, view with.

Examples

• She felt pure abhorrence for the cruel treatment of animals.
• The dictator's crimes were held in abhorrence by the international community.
• He has a deep-seated abhorrence of injustice in all its forms.
• To many, the idea of cheating is an abhorrence.

Advanced Usage

• "to hold someone/something in abhorrence": To regard someone or something with intense hatred and disgust.
  • The corrupt officials were held in abhorrence by the citizens.
• "an object of abhorrence": Something that is universally hated and despised.
  • The weapon became an object of abhorrence to peace-loving people.

Variants and Related Words

• Abhor (verb): To regard with horror or loathing; to detest utterly.
  • She abhors violence.
• Abhorrent (adjective): Inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.
  • Such behavior is abhorrent to civilized society.

Synonyms

• Detestation: Intense dislike.
• Loathing: A feeling of intense disgust.
• Revulsion: A sense of disgust and aversion.
• Odium: Widespread hatred or disgust incurred by someone as a result of their actions.
• Repugnance: Intense disgust.

Antonyms

• Adoration
• Affection
• Love
• Attraction

Idioms and Phrases

• Beyond abhorrence: So terrible it exceeds normal feelings of hatred and disgust.
  • The act was so vile it was beyond abhorrence.

Học thuật

Noun

1. hate coupled with disgust

Từ đồng nghĩa

• abomination
• detestation
• execration
• loathing
• odium