abomination
Translation
abomination, atrocity, disgrace, outrage
Examples
Slavery was an abomination.
Slavery was an abomination.
The new building is an abomination.
The new building is an abomination.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is an abomination (sth.) is an abomination Slavery was an abomination.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disgrace, atrocity, horror; Antonyms: delight, treasure
Etymology
From Latin 'abominatio', related to 'abominari' (to detest).
Memory Tips
An 'abomination' is a thing that is 'abominable'. The '-ation' suffix often indicates a thing or an act.