Abomination (en. Abomination)

[abɔminaʃjɔ̃]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An action or object considered deeply evil or disgusting.

Theft is an abomination in the eyes of the law.

Le vol est une abomination aux yeux de la loi.

A feeling of intense hatred or disgust.

She has an abomination for cruelty.

Elle éprouve une abomination pour la cruauté.

An act that offends moral or religious values.

This act is perceived as an abomination by many people.

Cet acte est perçu comme une abomination par beaucoup de gens.

Derived from the Latin 'abominatio', meaning 'to hate' or 'to turn away from'.

abomination of desolation

A term used to refer to something that is profoundly detestable or blameworthy.

abomination de désolation

abomination in the eyes of God

Refers to an action deemed particularly contrary to divine precepts.

abomination dans les yeux de Dieu

abhor

To have an extreme aversion to something.

abhorrer

detestable

That evokes a feeling of hatred or disgust.

détestable

infamous

That has a hateful or detestable character.

infâme

A disgusting or really bad thing.

That dish was an abomination.

Ce plat était une abomination.

Something you can't stand.

That event was an abomination to him.

Cet événement était une abomination pour lui.