01 a. Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing; hence, strongly opposed to; as, abhorrent thoughts.
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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.
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Contrary or repugnant; discordant; inconsistent; -- followed by to.
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Detestable.