English Dictionary
Definition of “abhorrent”
abhorrent (əbˈhɒrənt
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Definitions
adjective
- repugnant; loathsome
- when postpositive, foll by of feeling extreme aversion or loathing (for) ⇒
abhorrent of vulgarity
- usually postpositive and foll by to conflicting (with) ⇒
abhorrent to common sense
Alternative Forms
abˈhorrently adverb
Synonyms
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hateful,
hated,
offensive,
disgusting,
horrible,
revolting,
obscene,
distasteful,
horrid,
repellent,
obnoxious,
despicable,
repulsive,
heinous,
odious,
repugnant,
loathsome,
abominable,
execrable,
detestable,
Usage examples
What you have to do is hold on to one fact about this guy that you find totally abhorrent.
Val McDermid, THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002)We are not talking about wanton assaults on animals, of course, which most of us find abhorrent.
Spiked (2005)In the District Court last year before his suppression fight, Lerner told Judge Recordon he had done something totally abhorrent.
New Zealand Herald (2004)Chairman Dr Andrew Stewart called his offences " abhorrent ".
Sun, News of the World (2002)My friends, I must tell you that a Socialist policy is abhorrent to the British idea of freedom.
Cockett, Richard, Thinking the Unthinkable (1994)
