noun
Uncommon
abomination
uh-bo-mih-NAY-shuhn
Abomination (noun) means something that causes intense disgust or hatred. Example: “The old regime's treatment of prisoners was an abomination.”
noun
1
Something that causes intense disgust or hatred.
"The old regime's treatment of prisoners was an abomination."
"Critics called the new building an architectural abomination."
How to use abomination
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething so bad it disgusts people — often used with moral or religious weight.
Common pairings
an abomination to
a moral abomination
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like abomination.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- abominations
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The old regime's treatment of prisoners was an _____.
Etymology
From Latin abominatio, "an abomination, detestation" — see abominable.
Synonyms
View more →Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for abomination
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
See all rhymes for abomination →
Frequently asked questions
What does “abomination” mean?
The word “abomination” means something that causes intense disgust or hatred. In plain terms, something so bad it disgusts people — often used with moral or religious weight.
How do you pronounce “abomination”?
“Abomination” is pronounced uh-bo-mih-NAY-shuhn (/əˌbɑ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “abomination” in a sentence?
Here is “abomination” used in a sentence: “The old regime's treatment of prisoners was an abomination.”
What part of speech is “abomination”?
“Abomination” is a noun.
Where does the word “abomination” come from?
The word “abomination” comes from Latin. From Latin abominatio, "an abomination, detestation" — see abominable.
Is “abomination” a common word?
“Abomination” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include abomination:
