abhor
/əbˈhɔː/ IELTSAcademic
verb
To regard something as loathsome and reject it strongly in moral or practical terms.
- I abhor cheating in exams.
- She abhors any form of cruelty.
Adinary Nuance
Near-neighbors: abhor is stronger than dislike and dislike, and more moral than hate or detest. Choose abhor to stress deep, principled rejection rather than simple annoyance or general hatred.
In other languages
- Spanish
- Abominar
- Japanese
- うんてんする
- Korean
- 혐오스럽게 생각하다
- Vietnamese
- Ghét bỏ
- Chinese
- 痛恨
Common phrases
abhor violenceabhor discrimination
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Frequently asked questions
- Is abhor used in academic writing?
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- What is the difference between abhor and dislike?
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