Associations to the word «Abhorrent»

Wiktionary

ABHORRENT, adjective. (archaic) Inconsistent with; far removed from; strongly opposed to, as, abhorrent thoughts. [Late 16th century.]
ABHORRENT, adjective. Contrary to; discordant. [Mid 17th century.]
ABHORRENT, adjective. Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing. [Mid 18th century.]
ABHORRENT, adjective. Detestable or repugnant. [Early 19th century.]

Dictionary definition

ABHORRENT, adjective. Offensive to the mind; "an abhorrent deed"; "the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee"; "morally repugnant customs"; "repulsive behavior"; "the most repulsive character in recent novels".

Wise words

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