abhorring
The word “abhorring” has 3 syllables: a-bhor-ring.
It's pronounced as /əˈbɔrɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for abhorring?
In the thesaurus, “abhorring” has 6 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abhorring along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abhorring
- despise
- detest
- hate
- hating
- loathe
- scorn
Antonyms for abhorring
- admire
- cherish
- desiring
- enjoying
- favoring
- like
- liking
- love
- loving
- preferring
Meanings of abhorring
- verb
- To regard with horror or detestation; to shrink back with shuddering from; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to detest to extremity; to loathe.
- To fill with horror or disgust.
- To turn aside or avoid; to keep away from; to reject.
- (canon law) To protest against; to reject solemnly.
- To shrink back with horror, disgust, or dislike; to be contrary or averse; construed with from.
- Differ entirely from.
- noun
- Detestation.
- A detested thing.
Example Sentences
- The activist group was known for publicly abhorring any form of discrimination.
- The teacher emphasized the importance of abhorring bullying behavior in the classroom.
- The community stood united in abhorring hate speech and promoting inclusivity.
- The organization released a statement abhorring the violence and advocating for peaceful solutions.
- The artist's work aimed at abhorring societal injustices through powerful visual messages.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abhorring, such as: admire, cherish, desiring, despise, detest, enjoying, favoring.
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