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abhorring

/æbˈhɔɹ.ɪŋ/

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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"

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verb

To fill with horror or disgust.

Examples :

"The spoiled milk was abhorring the children, causing them to make disgusted faces and refuse to drink it. "

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verb

To turn aside or avoid; to keep away from; to reject.

Examples :

"She was abhorring gossip, always walking away when her colleagues started talking about others. "

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verb

(canon law) To protest against; to reject solemnly.

Examples :

"The group, abhorring the council's decision to close the community center, organized a public demonstration to voice their disapproval. "

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verb

To shrink back with horror, disgust, or dislike; to be contrary or averse; construed with from.

Examples :

"She was abhorring from lying, knowing it would damage her reputation. "

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verb

Differ entirely from.

Examples :

"My sister's approach to cooking completely abhorred mine; she used a lot of spices, while I prefer simple dishes. "

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noun

Examples :

"Her abhorring of gossip made her a trusted friend. "

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noun

A detested thing.

Examples :

"For her, the constant negativity was an abhorring, something she actively avoided. "

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