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abominate

v.
C1 Advanced UK //ɐbˈɒmɪnˌeɪt// abom·i·nate Archaic Informal

v. to hate something or someone very strongly. You use this when you feel a deep, personal dislike for something that is wrong or bad.

v. to regard with intense hatred or loathing. Often used in the context of moral or religious disapproval.


SIMPLE

He abominates all forms of violence.

CONTEXTUAL

The local community abominates the new factory because it pollutes the river.

COMPLEX

While many people simply dislike the noise, the residents of the neighborhood abominates the construction, viewing it as a permanent violation of their peace and privacy.

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Origin

First attested in 1644. Perhaps a back-formation from abomination. Alternatively, perhaps from Late Latin abōminātus, past participle of abōminarī (“to deprecate as an ill omen”), from ab + ominari (“to forebode, presage”), from omen.

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