Associations to the word «Abomination»

Wiktionary

ABOMINATION, noun. An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
ABOMINATION, noun. The feeling of extreme disgust and hatred; abhorrence; detestation; loathing. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ABOMINATION, noun. (obsolete) A state that excites detestation or abhorrence; pollution. [Attested from around (1350 - 1470) to the late 15th century.]
ABOMINATION, noun. That which is abominable, shamefully vile; an object that excites disgust and hatred; very often with religious undertones. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

Dictionary definition

ABOMINATION, noun. A person who is loathsome or disgusting.
ABOMINATION, noun. Hate coupled with disgust.
ABOMINATION, noun. An action that is vicious or vile; an action that arouses disgust or abhorrence; "his treatment of the children is an abomination".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy