abhor
Translation
to detest, to loathe, to hate
Examples
I abhor all forms of racism.
I abhor all forms of racism.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to feel hatred or disgust for (sth.) I abhor all forms of racism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: detest, loathe, hate; Antonyms: love, admire, adore
Etymology
From Latin 'abhorrere', from 'ab-' (away from) + 'horrere' (to shudder). Literally 'to shudder away from'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something that fills you with 'horror'; you 'ab-hor' it, wanting to get away from it.