abhorring
/əˈbɔrɪŋ/
VERB
1. Feeling intense hatred or disgust
Experiencing or expressing extreme hatred, disgust, or deep aversion toward someone or something.
1.1. Strong hatred and personal dislike
Used to describe the act of intensely disliking, detesting, or feeling deep hostility toward a person, action, belief, or situation.
Synonyms
- abominating
- despising
- detesting
- hating
- loathing
- scorning
- execrating
- disdaining
Antonyms
Examples
- 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.
Related Words
- abhorrence
- hatred
- detestation
- disgust
- aversion
- repugnance
- contempt
- hostility
- antipathy
1.2. Moral rejection and condemnation
Used to express strong opposition to harmful behavior, injustice, violence, or practices considered morally unacceptable.
Synonyms
- deploring
- deprecating
- discountenancing
- disfavoring
Antonyms
- approving
- favoring
- hallowing
- esteeming
- venerating
Examples
- 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.
Related Words
- condemning
- denouncing
- criticizing
- protesting
- rejecting
- opposing
- disapproving
- censuring
VERB
2. Avoiding or rejecting something with strong aversion
Turning away from, avoiding, or refusing to accept something because it causes strong dislike, disgust, or opposition.
2.1. Avoidance and unwillingness
Used to describe strongly avoiding or wanting nothing to do with a person, activity, or situation because of intense dislike or aversion.
Synonyms
- be allergic to
- be down on
- be grossed out by
- have no use for
Antonyms
- desiring
- enjoying
- fancying
- liking
- loving
- preferring
- relishing
Examples
- She was abhorring the idea of participating in an activity that violated her principles.
- He had always been abhorring unnecessary violence and confrontation.
Related Words
- avoiding
- shunning
- eschewing
- rejecting
- evading
- withdrawing
- disliking
NOUN
3. An act or feeling of intense detestation
The state or expression of regarding someone or something with extreme hatred, disgust, or repugnance.
3.1. Intense hatred and detestation
Used as a noun to refer to the feeling or act of intensely hating, despising, or finding something deeply repugnant.
Synonyms
- detestation
- loathing
- abhorrence
- hatred
Antonyms
Examples
- His abhorring of cruelty was evident in everything he did.
- Their abhorring of injustice brought them together in a common cause.
Related Words
- aversion
- repugnance
- disgust
- antipathy
- odium
- execration