abhor

The word “abhor” has 2 syllables: a-bhor

It's pronounced as /əbˈhɔr/

What is synonym and antonym for abhor?

In the thesaurus, “abhor” has 17 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abhor along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abhor

abominate
be allergic to
be down on
be grossed out by
deplore
deprecate
despise
detest
discountenance
disdain
disfavor
execrate
hate
have it in for
have no use for
loathe
scorn

Antonyms for abhor

admire
adore
approve
cherish
desire
enjoy
esteem
fancy
favor
hallow
idolize
like
love
prefer
prize
relish
revere
treasure
venerate
worship

Meanings of abhor

verb
1. To regard with horror or detestation; to shrink back with shuddering from; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to detest to extremity; to loathe.
2. To fill with horror or disgust.
3. To turn aside or avoid; to keep away from; to reject.
4. (canon law) To protest against; to reject solemnly.
5. To shrink back with horror, disgust, or dislike; to be contrary or averse; construed with from.
6. Differ entirely from.

Example Sentences

The activist group proclaimed that they abhor all forms of discrimination and injustice.
Some people abhor the idea of eating insects, considering it unappetizing.
The artist's work aimed to evoke emotions that make viewers abhor societal inequalities.
The leader stated that the community should abhor hatred and strive for unity.
In the face of cruelty, the humanitarian organization made it clear they abhor any form of abuse.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abhor, such as: abominate, admire, adore, approve, be allergic to, be down on, be grossed out by.

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