All 3 Uses of
abhor
in
The Bluest Eye
- She was one of the few things abhorrent to him that he could touch and therefore hurt.
Chpt 2 *abhorrent = disgusting (hated or detested)
- He abhorred flesh on flesh.†
Chpt 4
- And the smell of your fruit and the labor of your days we abhorred.†
Chpt 4
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.