What is another word for Abhorring?

Pronunciation: [ɐbhˈɔːɹɪŋ] (IPA)

Abhorring is a word that conveys a strong feeling of dislike or aversion, and there are several synonyms that one can use to express a similar sentiment. These include detesting, loathing, despising, hating, and repelling. Detesting suggests an intense dislike for something or someone, while loathing implies a feeling of disgust or revulsion. Despising refers to a profound sense of contempt for something, and hating is a strong feeling of animosity or hostility. Finally, repelling implies a strong rejection or aversion to something that is considered repugnant or offensive. All of these words are useful alternatives to abhorring when expressing a strong negative sentiment towards something or someone.

What are the hypernyms for Abhorring?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Abhorring

I do believe it is my duty to testify by my voice, and by every act of my life during the remaining time for which the Lord shall spare me for the showing forth of his glory, that I consider the years that are past as an abomination in his sight; that my living in peace and happiness with your unawakened and unregenerate father was an abomination in the sight of the Lord; and that now, at the eleventh hour, my only hope of being received rests in my hating and Abhorring, and forsaking and turning away from, all that is, and has been, nearest and dearest to my sinful heart!
"The Vicar of Wrexhill"
Mrs [Frances] Trollope
May you be happier than ever can be the self-Abhorring.
"Thaddeus of Warsaw"
Jane Porter
Two parties were in the city, one favouring Alvan, and one Abhorring the audacious Jew.
"The Tragic Comedians, Complete"
George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009

Famous quotes with Abhorring

  • There's a reason the left's rhetoric bears such a striking resemblance to some of the nuttier religions: Abhorring real religions, liberals refuse to condemn what societies have condemned for thousands of years — , promiscuity, divorce, illegitimacy, homosexuality. Consequently the normal human instinct to condemn something bubbles up against a legion of quite modern vices, such as smoking, fur, red meat, excessive consumption, and land development.
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