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
Phrases with abominate
abominate someone's guts
to hate someone very much
Example
I abominate his guts for what he did to me.
Example
I abominate broccoli with a passion.
Example
I abominate the sight of blood.
Origins of abominate
from Latin 'abominatus', past participle of 'abominari', meaning 'to deprecate as an ill omen'
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.