Search Dictionary
Definition of abhor

abhor

/æbˈhɔːr/
ab · hor
Adverb:abhorrently
•
Adjective:abhorrent
•
Past Simple:abhorred
•
Past Participle:abhorred
•
Present Participle:abhorring
JUMP TO:

abhor Lexical Profile

abhor Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

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

Example

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

Synonyms
View all synonyms for abhor
Antonyms
View all antonyms for abhor

Word Nuance & Usage

'Abhor' is a strictly transitive verb that cannot be used in continuous tenses (e.g., not 'is abhorring') and typically expresses a deep moral or intellectual revulsion rather than casual personal dislike.

• Rhymes for abhor

• Nearby Words

aberrant
aberrational
abet
abhor
abhorrent
abhorrently
abidance

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-15th century from Latin 'abhorrere' ('to shrink back from, have an aversion for'), formed from 'ab-' ('away from') and 'horrere' ('to bristle, stand on end, or shudder').

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abhor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abhor
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.