abhorrent

Meanings

• adjective

  Deserving or causing hatred, dread, or disgust; loathsome.

• verb

  To feel or express intense hatred, dread, or disgust for.

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Rhymes

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boring , gnoring , storing

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Variants

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abhorrent , abhorrently

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Forms

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abhorrently, abhorrentness

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Etymology

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From Old French abhorrer, from ab- 'away' + horreo 'recoil'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'abhorrent' is often used in legal contexts to describe actions or behaviors that are considered morally reprehensible.

2. In some cultures, certain foods are considered 'abhorrent' due to their unusual taste or texture.

3. The word 'abhorrent' is sometimes used figuratively to describe things that are not physically disgusting but still elicit a strong negative reaction.

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Related Concepts

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1. loathsome: Synonym of 'abhorrent' that expresses a strong feeling of disgust or aversion.

2. repugnant: Synonym of 'abhorrent' that expresses a strong feeling of distaste or aversion.

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Culture

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The word 'abhorrent' is often used to describe things that are morally reprehensible or disgusting. In literature and art, it is commonly used to convey a sense of revulsion or fear. For example, in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', the creature is described as 'abhorred' by the villagers, reflecting their fear and disgust towards him.

How to Memorize "abhorrent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a strong feeling of disgust or aversion towards something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'abhorrent' with strong negative emotions, such as disgust or fear.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the etymology of the word: 'Away from horror'.

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