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Meaning of abhor

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

abhor

Pronunciation:/əbˈhɔː(ɹ)//æbˈhɔɹ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To regard with horror or detestation; to shrink back with shuddering from; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to detest to extremity; to loathe.

    Example: I absolutely abhor being stuck in traffic jams

  2. To fill with horror or disgust.

  3. To turn aside or avoid; to keep away from; to reject.

  4. (canon law) To protest against; to reject solemnly.