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Meaning of abhorrence

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

abhorrence

Pronunciation:/əbˈhɒɹ.n̩s//əbˈhɑɹ.n̩s/

noun

Definitions

  1. Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing.

  2. An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II.

  3. A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing.