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ab·hor·rence

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–noun

1.	a feeling of extreme repugnance or aversion; utter loathing; abomination.

2.	something or someone extremely repugnant or loathsome.

[Origin: 1650–60; abhorr(ent) + -ence

]

—Synonyms 1. execration, detestation.

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ab·hor·rence Audio Help (āb-hôr'əns, -hŏr'-) Pronunciation Key
n.

One that is disgusting, loathsome, or repellent.
A feeling of repugnance or loathing.

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abhorrence
noun
hate coupled with disgust

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Abhorrence

Ab*hor"rence\, n. Extreme hatred or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike.

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