abhor
What is the opposite of abhor? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Verb — To hate or detest something intensely; to regard it with disgust.
How to use abhor
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
abhor violence
abhor injustice
utterly abhor
Formal — stronger and more literary than "hate" or "dislike."
Etymology
From Latin abhorrere, "to shrink back in horror," from ab- ("away from") + horrere ("to bristle, be terrified") — the same root as "horror" and "horrify."
Full origin of abhor →Frequently asked questions
What does “abhor” mean?
The word “abhor” means to hate or detest something intensely; to regard it with disgust. In plain terms, to hate something so strongly that it disgusts you.
How do you pronounce “abhor”?
“Abhor” is pronounced uhb-HAW (/æbˈhɔɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “abhor” in a sentence?
Here is “abhor” used in a sentence: “She abhors cruelty to animals in any form.”
What part of speech is “abhor”?
“Abhor” is a verb.
Where does the word “abhor” come from?
The word “abhor” comes from Latin. From Latin abhorrere, "to shrink back in horror," from ab- ("away from") + horrere ("to bristle, be terrified") — the same root as "horror" and "horrify.".
