Dictionary Entry
abhorrence
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Meaning
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A feeling of strong dislike or disgust towards something considered loathsome or detestable.
Example Sentence
The community expressed its abhorrence of the proposed development due to its potential environmental damage.
Usage Note
To express an intense negative feeling or moral disapproval towards actions, ideas, or things that are perceived as deeply offensive, repulsive, or morally wrong.