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abhorrent
[ab-hawr-uhnt, -hor-]
adjective
causing repugnance; detestable; loathsome.
an abhorrent deed.
Synonyms: ,utterly opposed, or contrary, or in conflict (usually followed byto ).
abhorrent to reason.
feeling extreme repugnance or aversion (usually followed byof ).
abhorrent of waste.
remote in character (usually followed byfrom ).
abhorrent from the principles of law.
abhorrent
/ əˈɒəԳ /
adjective
repugnant; loathsome
feeling extreme aversion or loathing (for)
abhorrent of vulgarity
conflicting (with)
abhorrent to common sense
Other 51Թ Forms
- abhorrently adverb
- unabhorrently adverb
- ˈǰԳٱ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of abhorrent1
Example Sentences
"Political violence is abhorrent, it cuts against the most basic moral fabric of our democracy. It's critical that those who commit these acts be held accountable under the law," he added.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the interaction with Padilla was “absolutely abhorrent and outrageous.”
Baldoni’s attorney Bryan Freedman later called the motion “one of the most abhorrent examples of abusing our legal system.”
"My heart grieves for the families of the young beloveds, whose lives were cut short in a moment by an abhorrent antisemitic murderer," he said.
A Reform UK spokesman said Powell's "abhorrent comments truly demonstrate how out of touch the Labour Party is".
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