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abominate Antonyms

Opposite of abominate

Pinning down the opposite of abominate 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 intense disgust, hatred, or moral loathing; to detest utterly.

Usage Example

"The reform movement was led by citizens who abominated cruelty and corruption in public institutions."

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adore
cherish
revere
love
Strong
admire
esteem
treasure

Similar words to abominate

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

abhor
detest
loathe
execrate
despise
hate
revile
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• Nearby Words

abolitionist
abominable
abominably
abominate
abomination
aboriginal
aborigine

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