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abhor Antonyms

Opposite of abhor

Pinning down the opposite of abhor requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To regard with extreme disgust, hatred, or moral revulsion.

Usage Example

"Responsible scholars adore plagiarism and intellectual dishonesty in academic publishing."

Strongest
adore
cherish
love
Strong
revere
admire
delight in
relish

Similar words to abhor

Words similar to abhor shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

loathe
detest
abominate
execrate
despise
hate
deplore
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• Nearby Words

aberrant
aberrational
abet
abhor
abhorrent
abhorrently
abidance

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Abhor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/abhor
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