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Abominate

usgb/əˈbɑːmɪneɪt/Volume
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Strong Disgust

Abominate expresses a very strong form of hatred, more intense than dislike.

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I abominate the thought of animal cruelty.
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Moral Opposition

Use abominate to convey moral repulsion, often linked to values or ethics.

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He abominates corruption in politics.
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Less Common

Abominate is less common in casual conversation; it might be found more in written form.

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In her essay, she writes that she abominates bullying.
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