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abominate
verb abom·i·nate \ə-ˈbä-mə-ˌnāt\
: to feel great hatred for (someone or something)
abom·i·nat·edabom·i·nat·ing
Full Definition of ABOMINATE
transitive verb
: to hate or loathe intensely : abhor
— abom·i·na·tor \-ˌnā-tər\ noun
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Origin of ABOMINATE
Latin abominatus, past participle of abominari, literally, to deprecate as an ill omen, from ab- + omin-, omen omen
Synonym Discussion of ABOMINATE
hate, detest, abhor, abominate, loathe mean to feel strong aversion or intense dislike for. hate implies an emotional aversion often coupled with enmity or malice <hated the enemy with a passion>. detest suggests violent antipathy <detests cowards>. abhor implies a deep often shuddering repugnance <a crime abhorred by all>. abominate suggests strong detestation and often moral condemnation <abominates all forms of violence>. loathe implies utter disgust and intolerance <loathed the mere sight of them>.
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