abhorrer
Definition
Noun: * A person who feels or expresses extreme disgust, hatred, or loathing. An abhorrer is someone who regards something with intense aversion or repugnance. * (Historical) A person who signed the 1679 "Abhorrence" petition to King Charles II of England. This specific usage refers to individuals who condemned those petitioning for Parliament to be reconvened, declaring such petitions seditious.
Examples of Usage
- General Meaning:
- As a staunch pacifist, he was an abhorrer of all forms of violence.
- She is an abhorrer of injustice and fights tirelessly against it.
- Historical Meaning:
- The Abhorrers were opposed by the Petitioners, leading to the terms "Tory" and "Whig."
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe a person with a profound and principled hatred for something considered immoral or vile.
- It can be used with the preposition "of" to specify the object of hatred (e.g., an abhorrer cruelty).
Variants and Related Words
- Abhor (verb): To regard with extreme repugnance or aversion.
- I abhor the thought of causing any harm.
- Abhorrence (noun): A feeling of extreme disgust and hatred.
- She viewed the crime with utter abhorrence.
- Abhorrent (adjective): Inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.
- Racism is abhorrent to a civilized society.
Synonyms
- Detester: One who detests something.
- Loather: One who feels intense dislike or disgust.
- Hater: (Less formal) One who hates.
Antonyms
- Admirer: One who regards with pleasure or approval.
- Lover: One who feels strong affection or enthusiasm.
- Devotee: A fervent admirer or enthusiast.
Noun
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a signer of a 1679 address to Charles II in which those who petitioned for the reconvening of parliament were condemned and abhorred
