What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
abhorrences
Example
The thought of eating insects fills me with abhorrence. [abhorrence: noun]
Example
She abhorred the idea of lying to her parents. [abhorred: past tense verb]
abominations
Example
The sight of blood is an abomination to some people. [abomination: noun]
Example
He committed an abomination by stealing from his own family. [abomination: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Abhorrences is less common than abominations in everyday language, and is often used in more formal or literary contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between abhorrences and abominations?
Abominations is generally considered a more formal word than abhorrences, and is often used in religious or moral contexts to describe actions or behaviors that are considered sinful or evil.
