Abominations (en. Abominations)

a.bɔ.mi.na.sjɔ̃

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Things considered immoral or repugnant.

Wars are often perceived as abominations.

Les guerres sont souvent perçues comme des abominations.

Objects or actions that provoke a strong feeling of disgust.

The suffering inflicted on animals is an abomination.

Cette souffrance infligée aux animaux est une abomination.

From Latin 'abominatio', derived from 'abominari' (to hate strongly).

abomination in one's own eyes

A thing considered unacceptable or immoral.

abomination à ses propres yeux

an abomination for society

Something that clashes with the moral or ethical values of society.

une abomination pour la société

abominable

That which is very bad or disgusting.

abominable

to abominate

To hate intensely.

abominer

abomination

An act of contempt or disgust.

abominerie

An act deemed unacceptable or repulsive.

This decision is a real abomination among his colleagues.

Cette décision est une vraie abomination parmi ses collègues.

Something that is deeply shocking.

What happened on television is a media abomination.

C'est une abomination médiatique ce qui s'est passé à la télévision.