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abhorrently

/æbˈhɔːr.ənt.li/
ab · hor · rent · ly

Adjective:abhorrent
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1

In a manner that inspires disgust, loathing, or moral revulsion; repugnantly or detestably.

Example

"The company was fined heavily after investigators discovered that its overseas factories were treating workers abhorrently."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'abhorrent' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Abhorrent' derives from the Latin verb 'abhorrēre', meaning 'to shrink back in dread', combining 'ab-' (away from) and 'horrēre' (to bristle or shudder with fear).

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