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Definition of Abhorrent
1. Adjective. Offensive to the mind. "The most repulsive character in recent novels"
Similar to: Offensive
Derivative terms: Abhor, Abhorrence, Obscenity, Obscenity, Repugnance, Repel, Repel, Repulsiveness
Definition of Abhorrent
1. a. Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing; hence, strongly opposed to; as, abhorrent thoughts.
Definition of Abhorrent
1. Adjective. (archaic) strongly opposed to, as, ''abhorrent'' thoughts. ¹
2. Adjective. Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing. ¹
3. Adjective. Contrary; discordant; inconsistent. ¹
4. Adjective. Detestable or repugnant. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Abhorrent
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Abhorrent
1. 1. Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing; hence, strongly opposed to; as, abhorrent thoughts. "The persons most abhorrent from blood and treason." (Burke) "The arts of pleasure in despotic courts I spurn abhorrent." (Clover) 2. Contrary or repugnant; discordant; inconsistent; followed by to. "Injudicious profanation, so abhorrent to our stricter principles." 3. Detestable. "Pride, abhorrent as it is." Origin: L. Abhorens, -rentis, p. Pr. Of abhorrere. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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