abominate
/əˈbɒmɪneɪt/
VERB
1. To feel intense hatred or abhorrence
To regard someone or something with extreme disgust, hatred, or loathing; to detest thoroughly.
1.1. To hate someone or something intensely
Expresses an extremely strong feeling of hatred or aversion toward a person, thing, idea, or activity.
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Examples
- Many people abominate the idea of violence as a means to resolve conflicts.
- Some cultures abominate the consumption of certain types of meat for religious reasons.
- Some people abominate public speaking due to a fear of judgment.
Related Words
- abhorrence
- abhorrent
- animosity
- antipathy
- aversion
- detestation
- disgust
- hatred
- loathing
- repugnance
1.2. To strongly disapprove of something
Expresses intense opposition or strong moral disapproval toward an action, practice, belief, or behavior considered unacceptable.
Synonyms
- deplore
- deprecate
- discountenance
- disfavor
- disdain
Antonyms
Examples
- The author seems to abominate any form of censorship in his works.
- Some individuals abominate the use of profanity and find it offensive in any context.
Related Words
- condemn
- censure
- criticize
- denounce
- disapproval
- opposition