abhorrences

1.1. Social and moral offenses

Used to describe deeply objectionable actions, practices, or conditions that violate moral principles, human rights, or accepted standards of conduct.

Synonyms

• abominations
• anathemas
• execrations
• horrors

Antonyms

• delights
• treasures
• favorites
• beloveds

Examples

• The documentary exposed various environmental abhorrences committed by irresponsible corporations.
• The citizens rallied against social abhorrences and demanded justice for the victims.
• The community condemned the hate crimes as blatant abhorrences against human rights.
• The journalist dedicated her career to exposing societal abhorrences and advocating for positive change.
• The government vowed to address the systemic abhorrences that had plagued the legal system for years.

Related Words

• atrocities
• injustices
• outrages
• evils
• transgressions
• misdeeds
• corruption
• cruelties