Abhorrence: meaning, definitions and examples
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abhorrence
[ ษbหhษหrษns ]
feeling
A feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing.
Synonyms
disgust, hatred, repugnance, revulsion
Examples of usage
- His abhorrence of injustice drove him to become a human rights activist.
- The abhorrence she felt towards violence made her avoid action movies.
- I couldn't hide my abhorrence for the cruel treatment of animals.
- Her abhorrence towards racism fueled her commitment to promoting equality.
- Abhorrence towards corruption led to widespread protests in the country.
Translations
Translations of the word "abhorrence" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aversรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฃเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Abscheu
๐ฎ๐ฉ kebencian
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะณะธะดะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ odraza
๐ฏ๐ต ๅซๆช
๐ซ๐ท dรฉgoรปt
๐ช๐ธ aborrecimiento
๐น๐ท nefret
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุดู ุฆุฒุงุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ odpor
๐ธ๐ฐ odpor
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆถ
๐ธ๐ฎ gnus
๐ฎ๐ธ andรบรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะธััะบะตะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฆแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iyrษnclik
๐ฒ๐ฝ aborrecimiento
Word origin
The word 'abhorrence' has its origins in the late Middle English period, derived from the Latin word 'abhorrere', which means 'to shrink back from'. Over time, the term evolved to represent a strong feeling of disgust or loathing towards something or someone. The concept of abhorrence has been prevalent in various cultures throughout history, often associated with moral principles and values.
See also: abhorrent, abhorrently.