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    abhor
    /əbˈhɔː/

    verb

    • 1. regard with disgust and hatred: "he abhorred sexism in every form"

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  2. ABHOR definition: 1. to hate a way of behaving or thinking, often because you think it is not moral: 2. to hate a…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of ABHOR is to regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe. How to use abhor in a sentence. Did you know? The Horror in Abhor Synonym Discussion of Abhor.

  4. ABHOR meaning: 1. to hate a way of behaving or thinking, often because you think it is not moral: 2. to hate a…. Learn more.

  5. Abhor definition: to regard with extreme repugnance or aversion; detest utterly; loathe; abominate.. See examples of ABHOR used in a sentence.

  6. If you abhor something, you hate it very much, especially for moral reasons. [ formal ] He was a man who abhorred violence and was deeply committed to reconciliation.

  7. If you abhor something, it gives you a feeling of complete hatred. Chances are you abhor that kid who used to torture the frogs in biology class. Abhor is from Latin abhorrere — "to shrink back in horror." It is the strongest way in English to express hatred, even stronger than loathe.

  8. Definition of abhor verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.