What does "abhorrence" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "abhorrence"?

Common synonyms include: disgust, horror, abhorrition, abomination, allergy, anathema.

Pronounced //æbˈhɔɹ.n̩(t)s//.

//æbˈhɔɹ.n̩(t)s// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Noun

1
Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing. countable, uncountable
"My abhorrence of this fiend cannot be conceived."
2
hate coupled with disgust wordnet
3
An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II. countable, historical, obsolete
4
A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing. countable
"All of them are תובעות abhorrences or abominations, although “adultery and bestiality” are branded as “unclean” (אמט) activities. Because “homosexuality” is classified as one of the “abhorrences,” Milgrom believes the practice was “widespread.""

"I yield to no one in abhorrence of violence."

From abhorrent + -ence.

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