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abhor

/əbˈhɔː(ɹ)/ /æbˈhɔɹ/

Meanings
verb
To regard with horror or detestation; to shrink back with shuddering from; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to detest to extremity; to loathe.

Examples :

"I absolutely abhor being stuck in traffic jams"
attitude emotion value mind character moral

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Illustration abhorred

abhorred verb

/æbˈhɔɹd/

To regard with horror or detestation; to shrink back with shuddering from; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to detest to extremity; to loathe.

"I absolutely abhor being stuck in traffic jams"

Illustration detestation

detestation noun

/ˌdiːtɛˈsteɪʃən/ /ˌdɛtɛˈsteɪʃən/

Hate coupled with disgust; abhorrence.

"Many people feel a deep detestation for bullies and their cruel actions. "

Illustration extremity

extremity noun

/ɛk-/ /-ɾi/

The most extreme or furthest point of something.

"The extremity of the hiking trail was a steep, rocky climb. "

Illustration repugnance

repugnance noun

/rɪˈpʌɡnəns/ /riˈpʌɡnəns/

Extreme aversion, repulsion.

"My son's loud, disruptive behavior in the library generated a strong feeling of repugnance in the other patrons. "

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excessive adjective

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

"Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive."

Illustration absolutely

absolutely adverb

/æb.səˈl(j)uːt.lɪ/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.li/

In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.

"My mom is absolutely certain that I need to finish my homework tonight. "

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disgusting verb

/dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈkʌstɪŋ/

To cause an intense dislike for something.

"It disgusts me to see her chew with her mouth open."

Illustration construed

construed verb

/kənˈstɹuːd/

To interpret or explain the meaning of something.

"The world must construe according to its wits; this court must construe according to the law."

Illustration vegetables

vegetables noun

/ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəlz/

Any plant.

"In biology class, we learned that technically, even fruits are vegetables because vegetables are any plant. "

Illustration weekends

weekends noun

/ˈwiːkendz/ /ˌwiːˈendz/

The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

"Many people relax and enjoy their free time on weekends. "

Illustration solemnly

solemnly adverb

/ˈsɒləmli/ /ˈsɑləmli/

In a solemn manner.

"The judge solemnly declared the verdict, and silence fell over the courtroom. "

Illustration shuddering

shuddering verb

/ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/ /ˈʃʌdərɪn/

To shake nervously, often from fear or horror.

"The little boy was shuddering as he watched the scary movie. "