a b c. [alphabet], symbols; rudiments, elements, [first principles].
a b c book. [primer], hornbook.
abdomen, n. [belly], [paunch]. Associated words: abdominal, ventral, paunchy, abdominous, peritoneum, peritonitis, celiac, laparotomy, groin, eventration, abdominoscopy, hypogastric, hypogastrium.
abduction, n. [kidnapping], child-stealing, [man-stealing], defiliation. Associated words: abduct, abductor.
aberration, n. [wandering], [deviation]; [abnormity], [irregularity]; [madness], [mania].
abet, v. instigate, [encourage], [incite], egg on, [foment], [uphold].
abetment, n. instigation, [incitement], [encouragement].
abeyance, n. [suspension], indetermination.
abhor, v. abominate, [loathe], [hate], [detest].
abhorrence, n. [detestation], [loathing], [repugnance], [abomination].