-hȯrənt, -här- adjective
Etymology: Latin abhorrent-, abhorrens, present participle of abhorrēre
1.
a. archaic : strongly opposed : at variance — used with from
a man most abhorrent from violence
b. : feeling or showing abhorrence : loathing , abhorring — used with of
abhorrent of compromises
2. : not in accord : not agreeable : conflicting , discordant — used with to
a strange notion abhorrent to their scheme of things
3. : detestable , repugnant
a repugnant, abhorrent , and outrageous procedure for hiring government servants — Wayne Morse
Synonyms: see hateful