Both Uses of
abhor
in
Romeo and Juliet
- O, how my heart abhors
To hear him nam'd,
Scene 3.5 *abhors = hates
- Shall I believe
That unsubstantial death is amorous;
And that the lean abhorred monster keeps
Thee here in dark to be his paramour?
Scene 5.3abhorred = detested
Definition:
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(abhor) to hate or detest somethingeditor's notes: Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice):
As compared to "hate", "despise", or "loathe", "abhor" is often chosen to indicate moral revulsion.