Definition & Meaning of "abhor"in English

to abhor

to hate a behavior or way of thought, believing that it is morally wrong

Transitive: to abhor a behavior or way of thought

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

State verb

Regular

Present tense

abhor

3rd person singular

abhors

Present participle

abhorring

Past simple

abhorred

Past participle

abhorred

Examples

She abhors dishonesty and always values honesty above all else.

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abhorrer

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