abominate
verb
transitive verb
G. R. Elton 
Synonyms
- abhor
- despise
- detest
- execrate
- hate
- loathe
Example Sentences
Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 2 July 2019 Word History
borrowed from Latin abōminātus, past participle of abōminārī "to avert (an event forecast by an omen) by prayer, to abhor, detest," from ab- ab- + ōminārī "to know by means of an omen, presage," verbal derivative of ōmin-, ōmen omen
1597, in the meaning defined above
abominate
verb
Synonyms & Similar Words
- hate
- abhor
- detest
- loathe
- despise
- execrate
- disdain
- have it in for
- deplore
- deprecate
- disapprove (of)
- discountenance
- scorn
- disfavor
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- love
- like
- prefer
- desire
- relish
- favor
- enjoy
- fancy
- admire
- approve (of)
- adore
- worship
- revere
- esteem
- cherish
- treasure
- venerate
- idolize
- prize
- hallow
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of abominate are abhor, detest, hate, and loathe. While all these words mean "to feel strong aversion or intense dislike for," abominate suggests strong detestation and often moral condemnation.
The words abhor and abominate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, abhor implies a deep often shuddering repugnance.
The meanings of detest and abominate largely overlap; however, detest suggests violent antipathy.
The words hate and abominate can be used in similar contexts, but hate implies an emotional aversion often coupled with enmity or malice.
While the synonyms loathe and abominate are close in meaning, loathe implies utter disgust and intolerance.