abomination

Meanings

• noun

  Something that causes extreme disgust, horror, or shame.

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Synonyms

abhorrence , aversion , detestation , disgust , loathing , loathsomeness , odiousness , perversion

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abomination
damnation , ravenation , obsession

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Variants

List of all variants of abomination that leads to same result
abomination , abominations

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Etymology

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From Old French abominacion, from abominer 'detest, abhor'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'abomination' is used frequently in the Bible to describe practices and objects considered to be contrary to God's law.

2. In popular culture, the term 'abomination' is often used to describe something that is extremely unpleasant or disturbing, such as a monster or a gruesome scene.

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Related Concepts

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1. Detest: Feeling intense hatred or disgust for something.

2. Abhor: To feel intense dislike or hatred for something.

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Culture

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In religion, an 'abomination' is a practice or object considered to be deeply offensive or contrary to religious law. In literature, the term is often used figuratively to describe something that is detestable or loathsome.

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