This verb means to strongly hate or dislike very much. People use it to show strong negative feelings for bad things or actions.
I abhor cruelty towards animals.
She abhors lies in all forms.
To abhor can also mean to say no to things that are wrong or bad in moral terms. It shows strong negative feelings about bad actions or ideas.
Many abhor injustice in society.
People abhor corruption in government.
Abhor can mean to stay away from things that you strongly dislike or find unpleasant. It shows active avoidance because of bad feelings.
He abhors eating spicy food.
They abhor crowded places at night.
Abhor is often used in formal writing or speech to show strong dislike or disapproval. It is stronger than normal dislike.
He abhors dishonesty in all matters.
We abhor violence and war.
People use abhor when they hate something because it breaks their values or beliefs. It shows strong moral dislike.
She abhors all forms of cheating.
Many abhor injustice and lies.
