abominating

[uh-bom-uh-ney-ting]

abominating Definition

to feel disgust or intense hatred for someone or something.

Using abominating: Examples

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

  • Example

    I abominate the way he treats his employees.

  • Example

    She abominated the idea of living in a big city.

  • Example

    He abominates violence and aggression.

abominating Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abominating

Antonyms for abominating

Phrases with abominating

Origins of abominating

from Latin 'abominatus', meaning 'detested'

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Summary: abominating in Brief

'Abominating' [uh-bom-uh-ney-ting] is a verb that means to feel disgust or intense hatred for someone or something. It is often used to express strong negative feelings towards a person or an idea, as in 'She abominated the idea of living in a big city.' Synonyms include 'hate,' 'loathe,' 'despise,' 'detest,' and 'abhor.' Phrases like 'abominate someone's guts' and 'abominate something with a passion' denote intense hatred, while 'abominate the sight of something' implies a strong aversion to seeing something.