The Only Use of
abhor
in
The Book Thief
- The abhorrence on his cheeks was growing thicker by the moment.
p. 7.5abhorrence = disgust (showing)
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.