ABHORRENCE

abhorrence, abomination, detestation, execration, loathing, odium

(noun) hate coupled with disgust

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

abhorrence (countable and uncountable, plural abhorrences)

Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing. [Mid 17th century.]

(obsolete, historical) An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II. [Late 17th century.]

A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing. [Mid 18th century.]

Source: Wiktionary


Ab*hor"rence, n.

Definition: Extreme hatred or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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