1
as in detestation
something or someone that is hated
one of the changes in American society that remains a particular abhorrence of social conservatives
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2
as in hatred
a very strong dislike
my firm abhorrence of all forms of hypocrisy
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Recent Examples of abhorrence
What distinguishes the extreme far-left from the far-right, however, is an abhorrence for meaningless violence, death and terrorism — at least against people, anti-fascists and experts on the movement told USA TODAY.
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Will Carless, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
However, the Grinch is known for his abhorrence of Christmas and everything the season represents.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
The ambivalence of André and his parents was culturally unexceptional, but Simone’s abhorrence wasn’t.
—Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
To assume that liberalism is the only system that can justify or explain an abhorrence of bigotry is to ignore a wealth of moral traditions that are at least equally formative.
—Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
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Will Carless, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
However, the Grinch is known for his abhorrence of Christmas and everything the season represents.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
The ambivalence of André and his parents was culturally unexceptional, but Simone’s abhorrence wasn’t.
—Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
To assume that liberalism is the only system that can justify or explain an abhorrence of bigotry is to ignore a wealth of moral traditions that are at least equally formative.
—Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abhorrence
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Between the lines: Many undecideds are painfully trying to balance their sense of obligation with their detestation for Trump, as USA Today first detailed on Thursday.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
14 Dec. 2024
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One of the most memorable chapters epitomizes her detestation for the ultra-wealthy and pompous intellectuals who rushed to rationalize her work.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2024
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There’s a great tradition in sports of being driven by a fear, or a hatred, of that feeling.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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She’s been feeling so much hatred, so much anger, so much sadness, so much disappointment these last few episodes.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
13 July 2025
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Trump appointed Bondi as attorney general after numerous reports suggested the president wanted a loyalist who would do his bidding and seek retribution against his enemies, after Trump faced pushback in his first term from previous attorneys general like William Barr.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Still, fun enemy designs – such as one pictured above based on the Hydnellum peckii (bleeding tooth fungus) – already started to come together.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
12 July 2025
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The reviewing judge was rightly unimpressed, and alerted Rosen that his newfound antipathy was not a legal basis for reducing death sentences.—
Dolores Carr,
Mercury News,
3 July 2025
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Trump’s antipathy toward international institutions is matched by his disregard for the parts of his own government that handle foreign affairs and national security.—
Massimo Calabresi,
Time,
26 June 2025
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But where are those people now, when the hate is geared toward me?—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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Classic case of hate dressed as activism—and that surname?—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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But sleepaway camp may not be for everyone, including children with a panic or mood disorder, phobia, or who have experienced a recent tragedy or trauma.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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So spending the night in a haunted hotel on Friday the 13th, for example, would be a nightmare for anyone dealing with these phobias.—
Tribune News Reports,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
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While Bombshell took home the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling in 2020, which was admittedly deserved in the case of Charlize Theron’s transformation into Megyn Kelly, Kidman’s wig was an abomination.—
Jihane Bousfiha,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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Mansory’s latest improvement—or abomination, depending on your perspective—is a G-Wagen convertible with a livery inspired by the board game Monopoly.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
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But the aversion to sidewalks is not about the money.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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Much of the analysis paralysis experienced is risk aversion and the fear of failure.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Abhorrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abhorrence. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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