abhorrence

The word “abhorrence” has 3 syllables: a-bhor-rence

It's pronounced as /əˈbɔrəns/


What is synonym and antonym for abhorrence?

In the thesaurus, “abhorrence” has 12 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for abhorrence

  • abomination
  • adversary
  • anathema
  • antipathy
  • aversion
  • bête noire
  • detestation
  • enemy
  • execration
  • hate
  • hatred
  • phobia

Antonyms for abhorrence

  • affection
  • beloved
  • devotion
  • love

Meanings of abhorrence

  • noun
    1. Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing.
    2. An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II.
    3. A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing.

Example Sentences

  • The teacher expressed abhorrence for cheating, emphasizing the importance of academic integrity.
  • The community united in their abhorrence of hate speech, promoting tolerance and understanding.
  • The leader's actions were met with widespread abhorrence from the public.
  • The novel depicted the protagonist's journey to overcome the abhorrence of her traumatic past.
  • The artist's work stirred both admiration and abhorrence among viewers, sparking intense debates.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abhorrence, such as: abomination, adversary, affection, anathema, antipathy, aversion, beloved.

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abomination

  • abhorrence
  • adversary
  • anathema
  • antipathy
  • aversion
  • detestation
  • enemy
  • execration
  • hate
  • hatred
  • phobia

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