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abhor
(verb)
abhor
(verb)
Meaning
to strongly dislike or hate something or someone
Example
"She abhors the taste of broccoli and refuses to eat it."
Synonyms
detestloathedespise
Antonyms
loveadmirecherish
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Word origin
From Latin abhorrere, meaning to shudder away from.
Related word forms
noun: abhorrence
adjective: abhorrent
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