Defn: Abhorrence. [Obs.] Locke.
ABHORRENT
Ab*hor"rent, a. Etym: [L. abhorens, -rentis, p. pr. of abhorrere.]
1. Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing; hence, strongly opposed to; as, abhorrent thoughts. The persons most abhorrent from blood and treason. Burke. The arts of pleasure in despotic courts I spurn abhorrent. Clover.
2. Contrary or repugnant; discordant; inconsistent; — followed by to. "Injudicious profanation, so abhorrent to our stricter principles." Gibbon.
3. Detestable. "Pride, abhorrent as it is." I. Taylor.
ABHORRENTLY
Ab*hor"rent*ly, adv.
Defn: With abhorrence.
ABHORRER
Ab*hor"rer, n.
Defn: One who abhors. Hume.
ABHORRIBLE
Ab*hor"ri*ble, a.