abhor
UK: əbˈhɔː | US: əbˈhɔːr
vt. to regard with extreme disgust or hatred
vt. to reject vehemently
abhor = ab<away> + hor<shudder>
- ab (Latin prefix meaning "away from")
- hor (from Latin horrēre, meaning "to shudder, tremble")
Etymology Origin:
The word "abhor" originates from Latin abhorrēre, combining ab- (away) and horrēre (to shudder). It originally described a physical reaction of recoiling in horror, later evolving to express intense moral or emotional repulsion. The root horrēre also gives us words like "horror" and "horrible," emphasizing the visceral nature of the feeling.
She abhors cruelty to animals and actively supports animal rights.
The philosopher abhorred the idea of absolute monarchy.
Many people abhor the taste of bitter medicine.
His strict upbringing caused him to abhor laziness.
The community abhors violence and promotes peaceful resolutions.