Abhorred

Pronunciation: /əbˈhɔrd/

Definitions of abhorred

verb to regard with disgust or hatred; to loathe

Example Sentences

A1 I abhorred the taste of broccoli when I was a child.

A2 She abhorred the idea of having to speak in front of a large audience.

B1 The politician abhorred corruption and worked to eliminate it from the government.

B2 The artist abhorred the use of animal products in their materials and only used sustainable alternatives.

C1 The author abhorred censorship and fought for freedom of speech in their writing.

C2 The scientist abhorred unethical research practices and always conducted experiments with integrity.

Examples of abhorred in a Sentence

formal The abhorred practice of child labor continues to be a pressing issue in many developing countries.

informal I absolutely abhorred that movie, it was so boring.

slang I can't stand that abhorred teacher, she's so mean.

figurative The politician's abhorred behavior tarnished his reputation beyond repair.

Grammatical Forms of abhorred

• past tense: abhorred
• plural: abhorred
• comparative: more abhorred
• superlative: most abhorred
• present tense: abhor
• future tense: will abhor
• perfect tense: have abhorred
• continuous tense: is abhorring
• singular: abhorred
• positive degree: abhorred
• infinitive: to abhor
• gerund: abhorring
• participle: abhorred

Origin and Evolution of abhorred

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abhorred' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'aborrer' or 'abhorrer', ultimately from the Latin word 'abhorrēre' meaning 'to shrink back from'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abhorred' has retained its original meaning of extreme hatred or disgust, with slight variations in usage and connotations depending on the context.