ABHORRENT


Meaning of ABHORRENT in English

-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

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