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abhorrent(dictionary)
abhorrent(dictionary)

abhorrent (iou)



abhorrent adjective. L16.
[Latin abhorrent- pres. ppl stem of abhorrere ABHOR: see -ENT.]
(pred.) abhorrent from, opposed to, far removed from, inconsistent with. L16.
Burke The persons most abhorrent from blood, and treason. C. Merivale The simple theory of the Gospel..was..abhorrent from the prejudices of the heathen.
pred. Inherently repugnant (to); contrary to. M17.
F. A. Kemble Not abhorrent to nature.
Having or showing abhorrence (of). arch. M18.
Gladstone Temperate and abhorrent of excess.
Inspiring disgust; detestable. E19.
Isaac Taylor Pride, abhorrent as it is.
abhorrently adverb E19.