Abominate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈbä-mə-ˌnāt/ abom·i·nate

Meaning & Definition of Abominate

Abominate (verb)

  1. to hate or loathe intensely, abhor

Abominate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to dislike strongly

    "he abominates the sight of the park he once loved being turned into a parking lot"

    similar: abhor, 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 Abominate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Abominate:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Abominate

Words with the opposite meaning of Abominate:

love

Related Words for Abominate

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

Near Antonyms of Abominate

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

Word Forms of Abominate

Inflections: abominated, abominating

Derived words: abominator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Abominate

borrowed from Latin abōminātus, past participle of abōminārī "to avert (an event forecast by an omen) by prayer, to abhor, detest," from ab- ab- + ōminārī "to know by means of an omen, presage," verbal derivative of ōmin-, ōmen omen

First known use: 1597

Frequently Asked Questions about Abominate

What does "Abominate" mean?

"Abominate" means to hate or loathe intensely, abhor. As a verb, it is defined as: to hate or loathe intensely, abhor.

What is another word for "Abominate"?

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

What are different ways to say "Abominate"?

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

What is the opposite of "Abominate"?

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

How do you use "Abominate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Abominate" in a sentence: "he abominates the sight of the park he once loved being turned into a parking lot".

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

"Abominate" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Abominate"?

"Abominate" is pronounced /ə-ˈbä-mə-ˌnāt/ and divided into syllables as abom·i·nate.

What is the origin of the word "Abominate"?

"Abominate" comes from borrowed from Latin abōminātus, past participle of abōminārī "to avert (an event forecast by an omen) by prayer, to abhor, detest," from ab- ab- + ōminārī "to know by means of an omen, presage," verbal derivative of ōmin-, ōmen omen. First known use: 1597.