abominate

[ uh-bom-uh-neyt ]
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verb (used with object),a·bom·i·nat·ed, a·bom·i·nat·ing.
  1. to regard with intense aversion or loathing; abhor.

  2. to dislike strongly.

Origin of abominate

1
First recorded in 1840–50; from Latin abōminātus “loathed,” past participle of abōminārī.See abominable, -ate1

synonym study For abominate

1. See hate.

Other words for abominate

Opposites for abominate

Other words from abominate

  • a·bom·i·na·tor, noun
  • self-a·bom·i·nat·ing, adjective

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How to use abominate in a sentence

  • History, always abominating lapses, is yet more tender of some places than others.

  • I came to Germany abominating the English and burning to strike a blow for you.

    Greenmantle | John Buchan

British Dictionary definitions for abominate

abominate

/ (əˈbɒmɪˌneɪt) /


verb
  1. (tr) to dislike intensely; loathe; detest

Origin of abominate

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C17: from the past participle of Latin abōminārī to regard as an ill omen, from ab- away from + ōmin-, from omen

Derived forms of abominate

  • abominator, noun

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