abomination
noun
Simple meaning
The feeling of extreme disgust and hatred.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əbɑməˈneɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
countable
An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit.
countable
That which is abominable, shamefully vile; an object that excites disgust and hatred (often with religious undertones).
uncountable
The feeling of extreme disgust and hatred
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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- “His treatment of the children is an abomination.”noun
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