What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
resent
Example
She resented her boss for not giving her the promotion she deserved. [resent: verb]
Example
He resented having to do all the work while his colleagues slacked off. [resenting: gerund or present participle]
abhor
Example
I abhor violence in any form. [abhor: verb]
Example
She abhorred the idea of eating insects as a source of protein. [abhorring: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Resent is more commonly used in everyday language than abhor. Resent is versatile and can be used in various contexts, while abhor is more formal and less common.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between resent and abhor?
Abhor is more formal than resent. It is often used in written or formal contexts to express strong disapproval or condemnation, while resent can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
