abhorring

[/əbˈhɔːrɪŋ/]
verb (present participle/gerund)
abominando, detestando, repugnando
1. feeling intense hatred, disgust, or repugnance toward something or someone; loathing intensely
She is abhorring the idea of violence and cruelty.
Ela está abominando a ideia de violência e crueldade.
2. expressing strong moral disapproval or rejection of something
He declared himself abhorring all forms of discrimination.
Ele declarou estar detestando todas as formas de discriminação.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'abhorring' is a formal and emphatic expression of moral disapproval, often used in literary, legal, or political discourse to express deeply held values and ethical positions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
detestingdespisingloathinghatingexecratingreviling
Antonyms / Antônimos
lovingadoringcherishingembracingliking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abominando, detestando
Most common usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
odiando, detestando
Informal variant, more colloquial
São Paulo
abominando, repugnando
More formal usage in business and media contexts
Portugal
abominando, detestando
Similar to Brazilian usage; formal register

Related Words

abhorabhorrentabhorrenceabominatedetestloathe

Related Idioms & Phrases

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