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Learn “Abhor”

A free exam-vocabulary guide with a precise meaning, natural context and a memory connection that makes the word easier to retrieve.

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Abhor

verb/ab-HOR/

Meaning

To hate something very strongly or find it disgusting.

In context

She abhors cheating and always plays the game fairly.

Remember it

ABHOR sounds like 'a horror': you treat it like a horror you can't stand.

Use it well

Stronger than 'dislike'; save it for things you truly can't stand.