Associations to the word «Abhorrence»

Wiktionary

ABHORRENCE, noun. Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing. [Mid 17th century.]
ABHORRENCE, noun. (obsolete) (historical) An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II. [Late 17th century.]
ABHORRENCE, noun. A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing. [Mid 18th century.]

Dictionary definition

ABHORRENCE, noun. Hate coupled with disgust.

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn