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abhorrence in Dutch

abhorrence in Dutch is afschuw, afgrijzen, afkeer — abhorrence means extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing; a visceral revulsion toward something repugnant.

abhorrence in Dutch

afschuw
noun
(uncountable, countable) Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing. [Mid 17th century.]
afgrijzen
noun
(uncountable, countable) Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing. [Mid 17th century.]
afkeer
noun
(uncountable, countable) Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing. [Mid 17th century.]
afgrijselijke zaak
noun
(countable) A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing. [Mid 18th century.]
gruwel
noun
(countable) A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing. [Mid 18th century.]

What does "abhorrence" mean?

  1. noun Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing; a visceral revulsion toward something repugnant.
  2. noun An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II.
  3. noun A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing.
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What is "abhorrence" in Dutch?

"abhorrence" in Dutch is afschuw, afgrijzen, afkeer. abhorrence means: Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing; a visceral revulsion toward something repugnant.

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

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "abhorrence": afschuw, afgrijzen, afkeer, afgrijselijke zaak, gruwel.

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