abhorrent

[US]/əbˈhɒrənt/

[UK]/əbˈhɔːrənt/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. causing strong hatred or disgust (be abhorrent of); detestable; loathsome (be abhorrent to).

It's abhorrent to my idea.

Violence is abhorrent to him.

Frighting was abhorrent to him.

I am abhorrent of smoking.

racial discrimination was abhorrent to us all.

Such a savage punishment is abhorrent to a civilized society.

The procedure is abhorrent from the principles of law.

He spoke of the abhorrent crimes that had been committed under the regime.

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