Both Uses of
abhor
in
Cyrano de Bergerac
- —The little maid Who offered you refreshment even now, Her eyes did not abhor you—you saw well!†
Act 1 *abhor = hate or detest
- He is abhorrent to your choice.†
Act 3abhorrent = disgusting (of something hated, detested, or immoral)
Definition:
to hate or detest something
Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice):
As compared to "hate", "despise", or "loathe", "abhor" is often chosen to indicate moral revulsion.
As compared to "hate", "despise", or "loathe", "abhor" is often chosen to indicate moral revulsion.