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abhor vs abhorrent
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| abhorverb/æbˈhɔːr/ | Meaning to hate something very much, usually because you think it is morally wrong | Goes with abhor violence | Example She abhors violence of any kind and refuses to watch boxing. |
| abhorrentadjective/æbˈhɔːr.ənt/ | Meaning So bad or shocking that you hate it. | Goes with — | Example Most people find cruelty to animals abhorrent and want it stopped. |
Which word fits?
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