Associations to the word «Abomination»

Wiktionary

ABOMINATION, noun. An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
ABOMINATION, noun. The feeling of extreme disgust and hatred; abhorrence; detestation; loathing. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ABOMINATION, noun. (obsolete) A state that excites detestation or abhorrence; pollution. [Attested from around (1350 - 1470) to the late 15th century.]
ABOMINATION, noun. That which is abominable, shamefully vile; an object that excites disgust and hatred; very often with religious undertones. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

Dictionary definition

ABOMINATION, noun. A person who is loathsome or disgusting.
ABOMINATION, noun. Hate coupled with disgust.
ABOMINATION, noun. An action that is vicious or vile; an action that arouses disgust or abhorrence; "his treatment of the children is an abomination".

Wise words

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