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abhorrence
[/əbˈhɒrəns/]
noun
pl: abhorrences
abominação
1.
a feeling of intense disgust and hatred; detestation
She expressed her abhorrence of violence.
Ela expressou sua abominação pela violência.
2.
something that is regarded with intense disgust; something abominable
Cruelty is an abhorrence to civilized society.
A crueldade é uma abominação para a sociedade civilizada.
Synonyms
detestation
disgust
hatred
loathing
repugnance
revulsion
aversion
Antonyms
affection
love
fondness
liking
approval
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
abominação
most common usage
General Brazilian
repugnância
alternative formal term
Portugal
abominação
standard usage
Portugal
nojo
colloquial alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
hold in abhorrence - considerar uma abominação
express abhorrence - expressar repugnância
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