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abhor in Dutch

abhor in Dutch is verafschuwen, gruwen van, walgen van — abhor means to hate or detest something intensely; to regard it with disgust.

abhor in Dutch

verafschuwen
verb
(transitive) To regard (someone or something) as horrifying or detestable; to feel great repugnance toward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
gruwen van
verb
(transitive) To regard (someone or something) as horrifying or detestable; to feel great repugnance toward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
walgen van
verb
(transitive) To regard (someone or something) as horrifying or detestable; to feel great repugnance toward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
verwerpen
verb
(transitive) To turn aside or avoid; to keep away from; to reject.

What does "abhor" mean?

  1. verb To hate or detest something intensely; to regard it with disgust.
    "She abhors cruelty to animals in any form."
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abhor in a sentence

  • She abhors cruelty to animals in any form.
  • Most people abhor violence, at least in principle.

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What is "abhor" in Dutch?

"abhor" in Dutch is verafschuwen, gruwen van, walgen van. abhor means: To hate or detest something intensely; to regard it with disgust.

How do you use "abhor" in a sentence?

Example: "She abhors cruelty to animals in any form." In Dutch, "abhor" is verafschuwen, gruwen van, walgen van.

Are there other ways to say "abhor" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "abhor": verafschuwen, gruwen van, walgen van, verwerpen.

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