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abhorrence

[/əbˈhɒrəns/]
nounpl: 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
detestationdisgusthatredloathingrepugnancerevulsionaversion
Antonyms
affectionlovefondnesslikingapproval

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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