Both Uses of
abhor
in
This Lullaby, by Sarah Dessen
- "I think," he said, "that you are actually, secretly attracted to all the parts of my personality that you claim to abhor."†
Chpt 10 *abhor = hate or detest
- I could only imagine how Jennifer Anne, who'd found my cynicism about this marriage to be completely abhorrent, would react to this latest family news.†
Chpt 16abhorrent = 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.