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horreur — 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.
  • eyesore noun Something ugly or unpleasant to look at, especially a building or piece of land.
  • horror noun A strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.

Senses

horreur is used for these senses in English:

  • abhorrence (uncountable, countable) Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing. [Mid 17th century.]
  • eyesore A displeasing sight; something prominently ugly or unsightly.
  • horror (countable, uncountable) An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance.
  • horror (countable, uncountable) Intense dislike or aversion; an abhorrence.
  • horror story An unpleasant experience.

abhorrence — full definition

  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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