abhorrence

/əbˈhɒɹ.n̩(t)s/noun

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Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing.

An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II.

A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing.

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