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      Abhorrence

      /əbˈhɔːrəns/

      Meaning & Definition

      noun
      A feeling of extreme repugnance or aversion; a strong dislike.
      Her abhorrence of cruelty made her an advocate for animal rights.
      The act of detesting or loathing something.
      His abhorrence of injustice led him to become a lawyer.
      An object of loathing.
      The abhorrence exhibited by the community towards the crime was palpable.

      Etymology

      From Latin 'abhorrere', meaning 'to shun, turn away from'.

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      abhorrence of injustice:
      A strong disapproval of unfair actions and behaviors.
      express abhorrence:
      To convey strong dislike or disgust.

      Related Words

      detest
      To dislike intensely.
      loathe
      To feel intense aversion for.
      aversion
      A strong dislike or disinclination.

      Slang Meanings

      Yuck factor
      That movie had a real yuck factor due to the violence.
      Gross out
      His behavior was a total gross out for everyone.