Both Uses of
abhor
in
Measure for Measure
- There is a vice that most I do abhor, And most desire should meet the blow of justice; For which I would not plead, but that I must; For which I must not plead, but that I am At war 'twixt will and will not.†
Scene 2.2
- This night's the time
That I should do what I abhor to name,
Or else thou diest tomorrow.
Scene 3.1 *abhor = hate or detest
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.