What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
abominate
Example
I abominate the idea of animal cruelty. [abominate: verb]
Example
The smell of fish makes me abominate it. [abominate: present participle]
abhor
Example
I abhor the idea of lying. [abhor: verb]
Example
She abhors violence in any form. [abhor: present tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Abhor is more commonly used than abominate in everyday language. Abhor is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while abominate is less common and is typically used in more formal or literary contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between abominate and abhor?
Both abominate and abhor are formal in tone and are typically used in more serious or literary contexts.
