ABHOR


Meaning of ABHOR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əb-ˈhȯr, ab- ]

transitive verb

( ab·horred ; ab·hor·ring )

Etymology: Middle English abhorren, from Latin abhorrēre, from ab- + horrēre to shudder — more at horror

Date: 15th century

: to regard with extreme repugnance : loathe

Synonyms: see hate

• ab·hor·rer -ˈhȯr-ər noun

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