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Another word for abominate

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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."

Strongest
abhor
detest
loathe
execrate
despise
Strong
hate
revile

Opposites of abominate

The opposite of abominate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

adore
cherish
love
revere
admire
esteem
treasure
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• Nearby Words

abolitionist
abominable
abominably
abominate
abomination
aboriginal
aborigine

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