verb
- to hate or dislike something very much; to regard with disgust or loathing
Usage: formal
Examples
- She abhors violence in any form.
- Most people abhor the idea of cruelty to animals.
- He abhors dishonesty and always tells the truth.
- The senator said he abhors corruption in government.
- Many citizens abhor the new tax policy.
- I abhor having to wake up early on weekends.