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].