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    abhorrence
    /əbˈhɒrəns/

    noun

    • 1. a feeling of revulsion; disgusted loathing: "the thought of marrying him filled her with abhorrence"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › abhorrenceAbhorrence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Abhorrence is a noun that means the act or state of abhorring or despising something or someone, or a feeling of strong repugnance or disgust. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABHORRENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    a feeling of hating something or someone: She looked at him in/with abhorrence. She has an abhorrence of change. Synonyms. loathing formal. odium formal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Feelings of dislike and hatred. abomination. anathema. animosity. animus. anti-Catholicism. distaste for someone/something. distastefully. enmity.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryABHORRENCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Abhorrence is a formal word for a feeling of hating something or someone. Learn more about its meaning, synonyms, and usage in sentences from various sources.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABHORRENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Abhorrence is a noun that means strong hatred or aversion for something or someone. Learn how to use it in sentences, synonyms, pronunciation and word origin from Collins English Dictionary.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › abhorrenceABHORRENCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Abhorrence definition: a feeling of extreme repugnance or aversion; utter loathing; abomination.. See examples of ABHORRENCE used in a sentence.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › abhorrenceAbhorrence - definition of abhorrence by The Free Dictionary

    Abhorrence is a noun that means a feeling of extreme aversion or loathing, or a person or thing that is abhorred. Find the origin, usage, and translations of abhorrence in English and Spanish dictionaries.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › abhorrenceAbhorrence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Abhorrence is a feeling of hate and disgust. If you have an abhorrence of violence, you probably won't want to watch "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."