abhorrence

Pronunciation: /æbˈhɔɹ.n̩(t)s/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun hate coupled with disgust

Etymology

From abhorrent + -ence.

In classic literature

Synonyms

abomination, detestation, execration, loathing, odium

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
disgust, hate

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