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Learn the meaning of abhorrent with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
abhorrent
(adjective)
abhorrent
(adjective)
Meaning
causing strong dislike or hatred
Example
"The practices he described were truly abhorrent to the committee members."
Synonyms
detestablerepugnantloathsome
Antonyms
pleasingacceptableagreeable
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Word origin
From Latin 'abhorrens', meaning 'to shun or recoil from'.
Related word forms
noun: abhorrence
verb: abhorred
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