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abhorrent
[/əbˈhɔːrənt/]
adjective
abominável
1.
causing or deserving strong dislike, contempt, or disgust; detestable
Slavery is an abhorrent practice that violated human rights.
A escravidão é uma prática abominável que violava os direitos humanos.
2.
utterly repugnant or repulsive
The abhorrent behavior of the criminal shocked the entire community.
O comportamento abominável do criminoso chocou toda a comunidade.
Synonyms
detestable
repugnant
loathsome
disgusting
vile
odious
execrable
Antonyms
agreeable
pleasant
admirable
likeable
acceptable
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
abominável
most common usage
Brazil
repugnante
alternative, equally valid
Portugal
abominável
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
repugnante
common alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
abhorrent to one's values
find something abhorrent
an abhorrent act of violence
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