# abominator

/ɐbˈɒmɪnˌeɪtɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abominator
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a person who is very evil or wicked. It is a very old word that you will almost never see in modern books.

For teachers: a person who is wicked, evil, or morally corrupt. Archaic in modern usage; primarily found in historical or religious texts.

## Examples

- The king was called an abominator by his enemies.
- In the ancient manuscript, the prophet warns the people against the abominator who seeks to destroy the temple.
- The term abominator is rarely used in contemporary legal discourse, having been supplanted by more neutral descriptors of criminal behavior and moral failing.

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