C2verbformalemotionssociety
US/æbˈhɔːr/
UK/əbˈhɔː/
to hate something very much, usually because you think it is morally wrong
In context
She abhors violence of any kind and refuses to watch boxing.
Most people abhor cruelty to animals, whatever their politics.
He abhorred the idea of taking money he had not earned.
Words that go with abhor
verb + noun
- abhor violenceGandhi abhorred violence and preached peaceful protest.
- abhors a vacuumAs the old saying goes, nature abhors a vacuum.
- abhor the ideaI abhor the idea of lying to my own family.
- abhor the thoughtI abhor the thought of eating meat from factory farms.
adverb + verb
- utterly abhorShe utterly abhors waste of any kind.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I abhor of violence.Correct: I abhor violence.
Incorrect:
She is abhor cruelty.Correct: She abhors cruelty.