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ab·hor·rent
 abhorrent
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- pronunciation:
 b
hor
nt
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
causing feelings of extreme loathing or horror; abominable.
The idea of slavery was abhorrent to abolitionists.The dictator was never brought to trial for his abhorrent acts of cruelty.- antonyms:
- admirable, congenial, laudable
- similar words:
- abominable, gruesome, hateful, heinous, loathsome, odious, repugnant
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| definition 2: |
feeling extreme loathing or horror (usu. fol. by "of").
She was abhorrent of the way these animals were treated.- similar words:
- gruesome
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| definition 3: |
completely opposed or remote (usu. fol. by "to").
The idea is abhorrent to common sense. |
| related words: |
beastly, dread, hideous, horrible, nasty, repellent, repulsive, revolting, ugly, vicious, vile |
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| derivations: |
abhorrently (adv.), abhorrence (n.) |
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