Both Uses
abhor
in
The Epic of Gilgamesh
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- From the day I go until I return, till I reach the cedar forest and destroy the evil which Shamash abhors, pray for me to Shamash.
Book 2 *abhors = hates or detests
- Therefore from the day that he goes till the day he returns, until he reaches the cedar forest, until he kills Humbaba and destroys the evil thing which you, Shamash, abhor, do not forget him; but let the dawn, Aya, your dear bride, remind you always, and when day is done give him to the watchman of the night to keep him from harm.†
Book 2abhor = hate or detest
Definitions:
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(1)
(abhor) to hate or detest somethingSynonym Comparison (if you're into word choice):
As compared to "hate", "despise", or "loathe", "abhor" is often chosen to indicate moral revulsion. - (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)