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abhorrence

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ab·hor·rence  (b-hôrns, -hr-)
n.
1. One that is disgusting, loathsome, or repellent.
2. A feeling of repugnance or loathing.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.abhorrenceabhorrence - hate coupled with disgust            
disgust - strong feelings of dislike
hate, hatred - the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action


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In his last letter he actually gave me some particulars of her behaviour at Langford, such as he received from a gentleman who knew her perfectly well, which, if true, must raise abhorrence against her, and which Reginald himself was entirely disposed to credit.
- Keen Traders- Intrusive Habits - Abhorrence of Drunkenness- Anecdote of Comcomly.
I began to feel that my abhorrence for Strickland could only be sustained by an effort on my part.
 
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