Abhor (Verb)
Meaning
Find repugnant; "I loathe that man"; "She abhors cats".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- She abhors the idea of eating at that dirty restaurant downtown.
- He abhors the mistreatment of animals and supports several animal welfare organizations.
- Many people abhor the practice of capital punishment and believe that it should be abolished.
- She abhors being in crowded places and avoids them whenever possible.
- I abhor the thought of eating that slimy and spoiled food, it makes me sick to my stomach.