abominate

[uh-bom-uh-neyt]

abominate Definition

to feel intense dislike or hatred for; loathe; abhor.

Using abominate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abominate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I abominate the idea of war.

• Example

  She abominates cruelty to animals.

• Example

  He abominated the thought of working in an office.

abominate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abominate

• detest
• despise
• loathe
• abhor
• hate

Antonyms for abominate

• love
• adore
• cherish

Phrases with abominate

• abominate someone's guts

  to hate someone very much

  Example

  I abominate his guts for what he did to me.

• abominate something with a passion

  to hate something very strongly

  Example

  I abominate broccoli with a passion.

• abominate the sight of something

  to hate seeing something

  Example

  I abominate the sight of blood.

Origins of abominate

from Latin 'abominatus', past participle of 'abominari', meaning 'to deprecate as an ill omen'

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Summary: abominate in Brief

'Abominate' [uh-bom-uh-neyt] is a verb that means to feel intense dislike or hatred for something or someone. It is often used in formal contexts and can be replaced by synonyms like 'detest' or 'abhor.' Phrases like 'abominate someone's guts' and 'abominate something with a passion' emphasize the intensity of the feeling.