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abhorred

/əbˈhɔːrd/

VERB

1. Felt intense hatred or disgust

Regarded someone or something with extreme hatred, revulsion, or strong aversion.

1.1. Strong hatred or detestation

Experienced intense hatred or dislike toward a person, behavior, belief, or situation.

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Examples

  • She abhorred dishonesty and refused to tolerate deception.
  • The community abhorred the cruelty inflicted on innocent animals.
  • He abhorred the dictator's oppressive policies.

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1.2. Experienced strong disgust or revulsion

Felt intense physical or emotional repulsion toward something considered offensive, unpleasant, or repulsive.

Synonyms

  • was repulsed by
  • was revolted by
  • was disgusted by
  • detested
  • loathed

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Examples

  • She abhorred the smell of spoiled food.
  • He abhorred the graphic scenes in the horror film.

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  • disgust
  • revulsion
  • repugnance
  • repulsion
  • distaste
  • nausea

1.3. Strongly disapproved or condemned

Expressed intense moral or personal disapproval of an action, practice, belief, or principle.

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  • deplored
  • condemned
  • denounced
  • disdained
  • scorned
  • deprecated

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Examples

  • The organization abhorred all forms of discrimination.
  • The public abhorred the officials' corrupt practices.

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  • condemnation
  • disapproval
  • censure
  • denunciation
  • reproach
  • criticism

ADJECTIVE

2. Was hated, despised, or regarded with contempt

Was intensely disliked, rejected, or regarded as offensive or unacceptable by others.

2.1. Being widely hated or detested

Describes a person, action, or thing that is strongly disliked or regarded with deep hostility by others.

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  • The abhorred dictator was remembered for his oppressive rule.
  • The practice was abhorred by the local community.
  • His abhorred reputation made it difficult for him to regain public trust.

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