Abomination — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˌbä-mə-ˈnā-shən/ abom·i·na·tion

Meaning & Definition of Abomination

Abomination (noun)

  1. something regarded with disgust or hatred, something abominable
  2. extreme disgust and hatred, loathing

Abomination (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something or someone that is hated

    "most critics decried the remake of the classic film as an abomination"

    similar: abhorrence, anathema, antipathy, aversion, bête noire, detestation, execration, hate
    related: dread, hang-up, horror, phobia, bogey, bugaboo, bugbear, adversary, enemy, annoyance, grievance, hassle, nuisance, peeve
    opposite: love
    near: beloved, darling, dear, honey, sweetheart, delight, enjoyment, felicity, joy, pleasure, favorite, like, preference, treasure

  2. a very strong dislike

    "the townspeople have such an abomination of taxes that they have even voted down increases that would have given their schools badly needed funds"

    similar: abhorrence, detestation, execration, hate, hatred, loathing
    related: cattiness, despite, despitefulness, hatefulness, invidiousness, malevolence, malice, maliciousness, malignancy, malignity, meanness, spite, spitefulness, aversion, disgust, distaste, horror, odium, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, bitterness, contempt, disdain, enmity, grudge, hostility, jealousy, pique, resentment, scorn, bile, jaundice, rancor, spleen, venom, virulence, vitriol
    opposite: affection, devotion, fondness, love
    near: appetite, inclination, liking, admiration, adoration, veneration, worship, acceptance, tolerance, passion, relish, taste

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Abomination

The most common words with a similar meaning to Abomination:

abhorrence, anathema, antipathy, aversion, bête noire, detestation, execration, hate, hatred, loathing

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Abomination

Words with the opposite meaning of Abomination:

love, affection, devotion, fondness

Related Words for Abomination

dread, hang-up, horror, phobia, bogey, bugaboo, bugbear, adversary, enemy, annoyance, grievance, hassle, nuisance, peeve, cattiness, despite, despitefulness, hatefulness, invidiousness, malevolence, malice, maliciousness, malignancy, malignity, meanness, spite, spitefulness, disgust, distaste, odium

Near Antonyms of Abomination

beloved, darling, dear, honey, sweetheart, delight, enjoyment, felicity, joy, pleasure, favorite, like, preference, treasure, appetite, inclination, liking, admiration, adoration, veneration, worship, acceptance, tolerance, passion, relish, taste

Origin & Etymology of Abomination

Middle English abhomynacioun, borrowed from Anglo-French abhomination, borrowed from Late Latin abōminātiōn-, abōminātiō, from Latin abōminārī "to detest, abominate" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Abomination

What does "Abomination" mean?

"Abomination" means something regarded with disgust or hatred, something abominable. As a noun, it is defined as: something regarded with disgust or hatred, something abominable. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Abomination"?

Other words for "Abomination" include abhorrence, anathema, antipathy, aversion, bête noire, detestation, execration and hate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Abomination" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Abomination"?

There are 62 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Abomination". Common alternatives include abhorrence, anathema, antipathy, aversion, bête noire, detestation, execration, hate, hatred and loathing.

What is the opposite of "Abomination"?

Antonyms of "Abomination" include love, affection, devotion and fondness. Near antonyms include beloved, darling, dear and honey.

How do you use "Abomination" in a sentence?

Examples of "Abomination" in a sentence: "most critics decried the remake of the classic film as an abomination"; "the townspeople have such an abomination of taxes that they have even voted down increases that would have given their schools badly needed funds".

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

"Abomination" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Abomination"?

"Abomination" is pronounced /ə-ˌbä-mə-ˈnā-shən/ and divided into syllables as abom·i·na·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Abomination"?

"Abomination" comes from Middle English abhomynacioun, borrowed from Anglo-French abhomination, borrowed from Late Latin abōminātiōn-, abōminātiō, from Latin abōminārī "to detest, abominate" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns. First known use: 14th century.