abhorrer
- a word derived from abhor.
Example Sentences
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At last, the vigor and courage of one Stowel of Exeter, an abhorrer, put an end to the practice.
From The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part F. From Charles II. to James II. by Hume, David
“That’s true, Phil, there was a touch of sense there, if not sarcasm,” said the widow heartily, for she was an abhorrer of strong drink!
From Post Haste by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
“If the miters only had eyes and could see what heads they were upon—” “If the miters were natural objects,” added another in a nasal tone, “Natura abhorrer vacuum.”
From The Social Cancer by Derbyshire, Charles E.
Himself a staunch follower of Mr. Disraeli, and an abhorrer of Whiggery in all its forms, he yet found in America's struggle that which appealed both to his brain and his heart.
From The Path of the King by Buchan, John
She turned out one of the malignant party, and an abhorrer of the Commonwealth’s men.
From Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Disraeli, Isaac
