What is another word for abominates?

Pronunciation: [ɐbˈɒmɪnˌe͡ɪts] (IPA)

Abominates refers to something that is detested or loathed by someone. Synonyms for this word include despise, hate, detest, abhor, loathe, revile, and execrate. To despise someone or something is to feel strong hatred towards them. Hate is an intense feeling of dislike and aversion. Detest means to hate intensely. To abhor is to detest something or someone to the utmost degree. Loathe is to feel intense dislike or disgust towards something or someone. Revile means to criticize someone or something harshly. To execrate is to express extreme hatred or disapproval. All of these words are interchangeable with abominates and can be used in various contexts.

What are the hypernyms for Abominates?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Abominates

He abominates secrecy, mystery.
"The Soul of a People"
H. Fielding
God abominates a false balance, and delights in a just weight.
"In Times Like These"
Nellie L. McClung
I shall have proved myself exactly the sort of person he abominates.
"Set in Silver"
Charles Norris Williamson and Alice Muriel Williamson

Famous quotes with Abominates

  • A dissenting minority feels free only when it can impose its will on the majority: what it abominates most is the dissent of the majority.
    Eric Hoffer

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