abhor

  1. Verb.  (transitive) To regard with horror or detestation; to shrink back with shuddering from; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to detest to extremity; to loathe.
  2. Verb.  (transitive, obsolete) To fill with horror or disgust.
  3. Verb.  (transitive, canon law) To protest against; to reject solemnly.
  4. Verb.  (intransitive, obsolete) To shrink back with horror, disgust, or dislike; to be contrary or averse; -- with ''from''.

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