abhor

verb
UK: /əbˈhɔː/
US: /əbˈhɔːr/

  1. To hate a way of behaving or thinking, often because you think it is not moral.

    1. I abhor all forms of racism, it's just wrong. [ ] [ ]
    2. They abhor violence and are committed to finding peaceful solutions, which is very admirable. [ ] [ ]

  2. To feel a strong hatred or disgust for something.

    1. I abhor cruelty of any kind, especially to animals. [ ] [ ]
    2. Most people abhor the taste of liver, but some actually enjoy eating it very much. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

detest hate loathe despise

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "abhor" in English means: To hate a way of behaving or thinking, often because you think it is not moral., To feel a strong hatred or disgust for something..

The phonetic transcription of "abhor" is /əbˈhɔː/ in British English and /əbˈhɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "abhor": detest, hate, loathe, despise.

Example usage of "abhor": "I abhor all forms of racism, it's just wrong.". More examples on the page.