abhor

/əbˈhɔː/verb
High School
1

To regard (someone or something) as horrifying or detestable; to feel great repugnance toward.

2

To fill with horror or disgust.

3

To turn aside or avoid; to keep away from; to reject.

4

To protest against; to reject solemnly.

5

To feel horror, disgust, or dislike (towards); to be contrary or averse (to); construed with from.

6

Differ entirely from.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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