- Abhorred
- Abhor Ab*hor", v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Abhorred}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Abhorring}.] [L. abhorrere; ab + horrere to bristle, shiver,
shudder: cf. F. abhorrer. See {Horrid}.]
1. To shrink back with shuddering from; to regard with horror
or detestation; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to
detest to extremity; to loathe.
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Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. --Rom. xii. 9. [1913 Webster]
2. To fill with horror or disgust. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
It doth abhor me now I speak the word. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
3. (Canon Law) To protest against; to reject solemnly. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
I utterly abhor, yea, from my soul Refuse you for my judge. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Syn: To hate; detest; loathe; abominate. See {Hate}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
