abhorrent

Definition

  • adjective: causing or deserving strong dislike or hatred
  • adjective: strongly opposed
  • sometimes + 'to'
  • synonyms: abhorring, abominable, antipathetic

Examples

  • The thought of failing is 'abhorrent to' him. [=he hates the thought of failing]

  • It was an 'abhorrent' crime. [=a contemptible crime]

  • She finds violence in films 'abhorrent'.

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