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abhorred

[/əbˈhɔːrd/]
verb (past tense and past participle)
abominado, detestado
1. felt intense hatred or disgust toward something or someone
He abhorred violence and refused to participate in any conflict.
Ele abominava a violência e se recusava a participar de qualquer conflito.
2. regarded with extreme repugnance or loathing
The practice was abhorred by the entire community.
A prática era detestada por toda a comunidade.
Synonyms
despisedhatedloatheddetestedexecrated
Antonyms
lovedadoredcherishedadmiredrevered

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abominado, detestado
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
abominado, detestado
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

abhor the thought of
abhor with every fiber of one's being
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