abhorrence

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Synonyms: abhorrency, abhorrent, abhorrences

Antonyms: abhorrency, abhorrent, abhorrences

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable|countable}} Extreme [[aversion]] or [[detestation]]; the feeling of [[utter]] [[dislike]] or [[loathe|loathing]]; a [[visceral]] [[revulsion]] toward something [[repugnant]]. {{defdate|Mid 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=4}}</ref>
2. {{lb|en|countable|obsolete|historical}} An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II. {{defdate|Late 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
3. {{lb|en|countable}} A [[person]] or [[thing]] that is [[loathsome]]; a detested thing. {{defdate|Mid 18^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>

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