abhorrence

ab-hor-rence · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A feeling of intense disgust or hatred.

  2. 2.

    Something that is detested or loathed.

Related words

Antonyms: adoration, affection, love
See also: abhor, abhorrent, loathing
Synonyms: detestation, disgust, hatred, loathing

Etymology

From Latin abhorrentia, from abhorrere (to shrink back in horror).