abominate
[ uh-bom-uh-neyt ]
verb (used with object),a·bom·i·nat·ed, a·bom·i·nat·ing.
to regard with intense aversion or loathing; abhor.
to dislike strongly.
Origin of abominate
1First 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.
The Prince of India, Volume I | Lew. WallaceI 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
(tr) to dislike intensely; loathe; detest
Origin of abominate
1C17: 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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