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abhorrence

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ab⋅hor⋅rence

  [ab-hawr-uhns, -hor-]
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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   (āb-hôr'əns, -hŏr'-)   
n.  

  1. One that is disgusting, loathsome, or repellent.

  2. A feeling of repugnance or loathing.

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