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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 23 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for abhorring

  • abominate
  • abominating
  • be allergic to
  • be down on
  • be grossed out by
  • deploring
  • deprecating
  • despise
  • despising
  • detest
  • detesting
  • discountenancing
  • disdaining
  • disfavoring
  • execrating
  • hate
  • hating
  • have no use for
  • having it in for
  • loathe
  • loathing
  • scorn
  • scorning

Antonyms for abhorring

  • admire
  • admiring
  • adore
  • adoring
  • approve
  • cherish
  • cherishing
  • desire
  • desiring
  • enjoy
  • enjoying
  • esteeming
  • fancying
  • favoring
  • hallowing
  • idolizing
  • like
  • liking
  • love
  • loving
  • preferring
  • prizing
  • relish
  • relishing
  • revering
  • treasuring
  • venerating
  • worshiping
  • worshipping

Meanings of abhorring

  • verb
    1. To regard with horror or detestation; to shrink back with shuddering from; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to detest to extremity; to loathe.
    2. To fill with horror or disgust.
    3. To turn aside or avoid; to keep away from; to reject.
    4. (canon law) To protest against; to reject solemnly.
    5. To shrink back with horror, disgust, or dislike; to be contrary or averse; construed with from.
    6. Differ entirely from.
  • noun
    1. Detestation.
    2. 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 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abhorring, such as: abominate, abominating, admire, admiring, adore, adoring, approve.

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