Abhorred — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /əb-ˈhȯr/ ab·hor

Meaning & Definition of Abhorred

Abhorred (verb)

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

Abhorred (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in despised, hated

    similar: abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite, unbeloved, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, alienated, estranged
    opposite: beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed, admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered, prized, treasured

Abhorred (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to dislike strongly

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

    similar: abominated, despised, detested, execrated, hated, loathed, had it in for
    related: deplored, deprecated, disapproved (of), discountenanced, disdained, disfavored, scorned
    opposite: loved
    near: desired, fancied, favored, liked, preferred, enjoyed, relished, admired, adored, approved (of), esteemed, hallowed, idolized, revered, venerated, worshipped, cherished, prized, treasured

Related Entry: Abhor (verb)

Abhor is a different word from Abhorred. The synonyms below are for abhor, not for abhorred.

  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 Abhorred

The most common words with a similar meaning to Abhorred:

abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite, unbeloved, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, alienated, estranged, had it in for

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Abhorred

Words with the opposite meaning of Abhorred:

beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed, admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered, prized, treasured

Related Words for Abhorred

deplored, deprecated, disapproved (of), discountenanced, scorned

Near Antonyms of Abhorred

desired, fancied, liked, preferred, enjoyed, approved (of), hallowed, idolized, venerated, worshipped

Word Forms of Abhorred

Inflections: abhorring

Derived words: abhorrer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Abhorred

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

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Abhorred

What does "Abhorred" mean?

"Abhorred" means to regard with extreme repugnance, to feel hatred or loathing for, loathe. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to regard with extreme repugnance, to feel hatred or loathing for, loathe. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Abhorred"?

Other words for "Abhorred" include abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated and hated. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Abhorred" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Abhorred"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Abhorred". Common alternatives include abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed and unfavorite.

What is the opposite of "Abhorred"?

Antonyms of "Abhorred" include beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite and fond. Near antonyms include desired, fancied, liked and preferred.

How do you use "Abhorred" in a sentence?

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

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

"Abhorred" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Abhorred"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Abhorred"?

"Abhorred" comes from Middle English abhorren, borrowed from Latin abhorrēre, from ab- ab- + horrēre "to bristle, shiver, shudder" horror:1. First known use: 15th century.