noun
abhorrence
Abhorrence (noun) means a powerful feeling of hatred or disgust towards something.
noun
1
A powerful feeling of hatred or disgust towards something.
"The recognition of what pollutes evidently reflects deep-seated abhorrences, whose cause and origin are difficult to discover."
— Dr. Philip J. Budd, David Allen Hubbard (2018)
2
(historical) A formal statement condemning something, especially one of the petitions sent to King Charles II expressing strong disapproval.
3
A person or thing that people hate or find disgusting.
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Etymology
Formed from abhorrent and -ence.
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What is the meaning of abhorrence?
"abhorrence" (noun) means a powerful feeling of hatred or disgust towards something.
What is another word for abhorrence?
Other words for "abhorrence" include execration, odium, detestation, abomination, loathing.
What is the opposite of abhorrence?
The opposite of "abhorrence" is liking.
What are the different meanings of abhorrence?
"abhorrence" has 3 main meanings: 1. A powerful feeling of hatred or disgust towards something; 2. (historical) A formal statement condemning something, especially one of the petitions sent to King Charles II expressing strong disapproval; 3. A person or thing that people hate or find disgusting.
