Abhor — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /əb-ˈhȯr/ ab·hor

Meaning & Definition of Abhor

Abhor (verb)

  1. to regard with extreme repugnance, to feel hatred or loathing for, loathe

Abhor (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to dislike strongly

    "abhors the way people leave their trash at the picnic sites in the park"

    similar: abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, have it in for
    related: deplore, deprecate, disapprove (of), discountenance, disdain, disfavor, scorn
    opposite: love
    near: desire, fancy, favor, like, prefer, enjoy, relish, admire, adore, approve (of), esteem, hallow, idolize, revere, venerate, worship, cherish, prize, treasure

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Abhor

The most common words with a similar meaning to Abhor:

abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, have it in for

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Abhor

Words with the opposite meaning of Abhor:

love

Related Words for Abhor

deplore, deprecate, disapprove (of), discountenance, disdain, disfavor, scorn

Near Antonyms of Abhor

desire, fancy, favor, like, prefer, enjoy, relish, admire, adore, approve (of), esteem, hallow, idolize, revere, venerate, worship, cherish, prize, treasure

Word Forms of Abhor

Inflections: abhorred, abhorring

Derived words: abhorrer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Abhor

Middle English abhorren, borrowed from Latin abhorrēre, from ab- ab- + horrēre "to bristle, shiver, shudder" horror:1

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Abhor

Frequently Asked Questions about Abhor

What does "Abhor" mean?

"Abhor" means to regard with extreme repugnance, to feel hatred or loathing for, loathe. As a verb, it is defined as: to regard with extreme repugnance, to feel hatred or loathing for, loathe.

What is another word for "Abhor"?

Other words for "Abhor" include abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe and have it in for. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Abhor" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Abhor"?

There are 14 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Abhor". Common alternatives include abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe and have it in for.

What is the opposite of "Abhor"?

Antonyms of "Abhor" include love. Near antonyms include desire, fancy, favor and like.

How do you use "Abhor" in a sentence?

Examples of "Abhor" in a sentence: "abhors the way people leave their trash at the picnic sites in the park".

Is "Abhor" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Abhor" is a verb.

Is "Abhor" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Abhor" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Abhor"?

"Abhor" is pronounced /əb-ˈhȯr/ and divided into syllables as ab·hor.