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Abhor

Definition

(formal) To feel intense dislike or hatred for something, often because it is considered morally wrong or disgusting. Typically used in formal or literary contexts to express strong aversion or repugnance.

Example Sentences

1The human rights activist abhorred the regime's brutal suppression of dissent and called for international intervention.
2Is it possible to abhor a particular ideology without condemning the individuals who hold it?
3The novel's protagonist abhorred the hypocrisy of the wealthy elite and their exploitation of the poor.
4Avoid using language that abhors or dehumanises entire groups of people; instead, focus on criticising specific actions or policies.
5There is a long history of philosophical and literary works that abhor the idea of war and advocate for pacifism.

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