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Definition of Abhor
Abhor Abhor Ab*hor", v. i.
To shrink back with horror, disgust, or dislike; to be
contrary or averse; -- with from. [Obs.] ``To abhor from
those vices.' --Udall.
Which is utterly abhorring from the end of all law.
--Milton.
Abhor Abhor Ab*hor", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Abhorred; p. pr. & vb. n.
Abhorring.] [L. abhorrere; ab + horrere to bristle, shiver,
shudder: cf. F. abhorrer. See Horrid.]
1. To shrink back with shuddering from; to regard with horror
or detestation; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to
detest to extremity; to loathe.
Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is
good. --Rom. xii. 9.
2. To fill with horror or disgust. [Obs.]
It doth abhor me now I speak the word. --Shak.
3. (Canon Law) To protest against; to reject solemnly. [Obs.]
I utterly abhor, yea, from my soul Refuse you for my
judge. --Shak.
Syn: To hate; detest; loathe; abominate. See Hate.
