Associations to the word «Abhorrence»
Noun
- Torture
- Trembling
- Presbyterian
- Emotion
- Declaration
- Opinion
- Monster
- Christianity
- God
- Soul
- Mind
- Triumph
- Destruction
- Refuge
- Revenge
- Truth
- Circumstance
- Nation
- Altogether
- Behaviour
- Constitution
- Desire
- Consequence
- Privilege
- Witch
- Jews
- Christ
- Felt
- Excuse
- Temper
- Execution
- Christian
- Feel
- Fault
- Discourse
- Heart
- Worship
- Honour
- Humanity
- Confusion
- Revolution
- Ruin
- Look
- Spirit
- Belonging
Wiktionary
ABHORRENCE, noun. Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing. [Mid 17th century.]
ABHORRENCE, noun. (obsolete) (historical) An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II. [Late 17th century.]
ABHORRENCE, noun. A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing. [Mid 18th century.]
Dictionary definition
ABHORRENCE, noun. Hate coupled with disgust.
Wise words
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