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abhorrence

ab·hor·rence [ ab háwrənss ] (plural ab·hor·rences)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. strong disapproval: a feeling of intense disapproval of something

2. object of repugnance: somebody or something that is strongly disapproved of
The mere idea was an abhorrence to her.


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See dislike.

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