gruwel — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abhorrence noun Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing; a visceral revulsion toward something repugnant.
- abomination noun Something that causes intense disgust or hatred.
- horror noun A strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.
Senses
gruwel is used for these senses in English:
- abhorrence (countable) A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing. [Mid 18th century.]
- abomination (countable) An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit. [from ca. 1150–1350]
- abomination (uncountable) The feeling of extreme disgust and hatred [from ca. 1350–1470]
- horror (countable, uncountable) An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance.
abhorrence — full definition
- noun Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing; a visceral revulsion toward something repugnant.
- noun An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II.
- noun A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing.