abhorring
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈbɔːrɪŋ/
KK: /əˈbɔrɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A strong feeling of dislike or hatred towards something or someone.
Example
Her abhorring of violence was evident in her peaceful protests.
Conversation
I really can't stand that kind of behavior; it's just pure abhorring.
I know what you mean, it's frustrating to see people act like that.
Exactly! It makes me feel so uncomfortable whenever I witness it.
Totally! It's like we should stand up against such abhorring actions.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hatred
loathing
aversion
Antonyms
love
affection
admiration
verb
Definition
To feel strong dislike or hatred for something.
Example
She was abhorring the idea of lying to her friends.
Tense Forms
Past: abhorred
Past Participle: abhorred
Conversation
I really can't stand that new show; I'm abhorring every episode I've seen.
I know what you mean! It's hard to watch something that feels so forced.
Exactly! I just don't get why people are raving about it.
Root Explanation
Abhorring is formed from "ab-" (meaning away from) and "horrere" (meaning to shudder or tremble). The word describes a strong feeling of disgust or aversion, as if one is shuddering away from something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'shuddering away' ('ab-') from something that causes strong disgust — that's what abhorring means.
Visually Confused Words
laboring
boring