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- [ab-hawr]
- /æbˈhɔr/
- /əˈbɔːr/
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- [ab-hawr]
- /æbˈhɔr/
Definitions of abhorring word
- verb with object abhorring to regard with extreme repugnance or aversion; detest utterly; loathe; abominate. 1
- noun abhorring Detestation. (Mid 16th century.). 1
- noun abhorring A detested thing. 0
- verb abhorring present participle of abhor. 0
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Origin of abhorring
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin abhorrēre to shrink back from, shudder at, equivalent to ab- ab- + horrēre to bristle, tremble
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Parts of speech for Abhorring
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
abhorring popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
abhorring usage trend in Literature
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