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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.
(01 Mar 1998)
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