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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.