abhorrent of
ənt, -ˈhɒr- adjective
1.
causing repugnance; detestable; loathsome: an abhorrent deed.
2.
utterly opposed, or contrary, or in conflict (usually followed by to ): abhorrent to reason.
3.
feeling extreme repugnance or aversion (usually followed by of ): abhorrent of waste.
4.
remote in character (usually followed by from ): abhorrent from the principles of law.
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| —adj (when postpositive, | |
| 1. | repugnant; loathsome |
| 2. | feeling extreme aversion or loathing (for): abhorrent of vulgarity |
| 3. | conflicting (with): abhorrent to common sense |
| ab'horrently | |
| —adv | |
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abhorrent
1610s, "in a position or condition to recoil," usually with from; from L. abhorrens (gen. abhorrentis), prp. of abhorrere; see abhor. Meaning "repugnant" is from 1650s.
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