abhor
verb | /abhor/
to regard with disgust or hatred
abhor
verb | /abhor/
Essential WordsEASYto regard with disgust or hatred
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"She abhors cruelty to animals and volunteers at shelters."
"Many people abhor corruption and demand accountability."
Mnemonic Trick
Mnemonic: ab (away) + hor (horror) → strong disgust
Etymology
from Latin abhorrere “to shudder away from”
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