abhorrence
Translation
detestation, loathing, hatred
Examples
She looked at him with abhorrence.
She looked at him with abhorrence.
He has an abhorrence of violence.
He has an abhorrence of violence.
Grammar Patterns
an abhorrence of ((sth.)) a feeling of hating (sth.) He has an abhorrence of violence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hatred, loathing, revulsion; Antonyms: love, admiration
Etymology
From the verb 'abhor' + '-ence' (a noun-forming suffix). It signifies the state of abhorring something.
Memory Tips
The feeling you have when you 'abhor' something. The '-ence' ending makes it a noun, like 'difference' or 'patience'.