abhorrence
/əˈbɔrəns/
NOUN
1. Intense hatred and disgust
An extremely strong feeling of hatred, disgust, or deep aversion toward someone or something, often involving moral or emotional rejection.
1.1. Strong personal dislike and revulsion
Used to describe an intense emotional reaction of hatred, disgust, or repugnance toward a person, object, or situation.
Synonyms
- loathing
- detestation
- hatred
- hate
- disgust
- repugnance
- revulsion
- repulsion
- aversion
- antipathy
- distaste
- horror
- execration
- odium
Antonyms
- liking
- love
- affection
- fondness
- adoration
- admiration
- affinity
- attraction
Examples
- She felt deep abhorrence toward the cruelty inflicted on innocent animals.
- His abhorrence of violence made him a strong advocate for peaceful solutions.
- The thought of betrayal filled her with abhorrence.
Related Words
1.2. Moral and ideological rejection
Used to express profound moral or principled opposition to practices, beliefs, policies, or behavior considered unacceptable or deeply offensive.
Synonyms
- detestation
- loathing
- odium
- execration
- repugnance
- antipathy
- aversion
Antonyms
- acceptance
- approval
- admiration
- tolerance
- liking
- affinity
Examples
- The community expressed its abhorrence of hate speech and discrimination.
- Her abhorrence of corruption influenced her decision to enter public service.
- The organization's abhorrence of injustice shaped its policies and actions.
Related Words
- condemnation
- disapproval
- disapprobation
- indignation
- moral outrage
- censure
- reprobation
NOUN
2. A detested or loathsome person or thing
A person, object, or situation regarded as extremely offensive, hateful, or deserving of strong disgust and rejection.
2.1. Something considered disgusting or detestable
Used as a noun to identify a person, thing, or idea that inspires extreme dislike, disgust, or moral rejection.
Synonyms
- abomination
- anathema
Antonyms
Examples
- To the reformers, the practice was an abhorrence that had to be eliminated.
- The dictator became an abhorrence to those who had suffered under his regime.