abomination
Abomination (noun) means something that causes intense disgust or hatred. Example: “The old regime's treatment of prisoners was an abomination.”
How to use abomination
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething so bad it disgusts people — often used with moral or religious weight.
Word forms
abominations plural
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The old regime's treatment of prisoners was an _____.
Etymology
From Latin abominatio, "an abomination, detestation" — see abominable.
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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.
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