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Definition of
abhorrent adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
abhorrent
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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abhorrent
(to somebody)
(
formal
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causing hatred, especially for moral reasons
synonym
repugnant
Racism is abhorrent to a civilized society.
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abhorrent
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