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Definition abhor

Etymology

First attested in 1449, from Middle English abhorren, borrowed from Middle French abhorrer, from Latin abhorre? (“shrink away from in horror”), from ab- (“from”) +‎ horre? (“stand aghast, bristle with fear”).

Verb

abhor (third-person singular simple present abhors, present participle abhorring, simple past and past participle abhorred)

1. (transitive) To regard with horror or detestation; to shrink back with shuddering from; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to detest to extremity; to loathe. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
2. (transitive, obsolete, impersonal) To fill with horror or disgust. [Attested from the mid 16 century until the early 17 century.]
3. (transitive) To turn aside or avoid; to keep away from; to reject.
4. (transitive, canon law, obsolete) To protest against; to reject solemnly.
5. (intransitive, obsolete) To shrink back with horror, disgust, or dislike; to be contrary or averse; construed with from. [Attested from the mid 16 century until the mid 17 century.]
6. (intransitive, obsolete) Differ entirely from. [Attested from the mid 16 century until the late 17 century.]

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