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- 1. a thing that causes disgust or hatred: "concrete abominations masquerading as hotels" Similar
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The meaning of ABOMINATION is something regarded with disgust or hatred : something abominable. How to use abomination in a sentence.
abomination. noun [ C ] formal uk / əˌbɒm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃ ə n / us / əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. something that you dislike and disapprove of: Cruelty to animals is an abomination. Synonym. abhorrence formal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Feelings of dislike and hatred. abhorrence. anathema. animosity. animus. anti-Catholicism.
noun. anything abominable; anything greatly disliked or abhorred. intense aversion or loathing; detestation: He regarded lying with abomination. Synonyms: hatred. a vile, shameful, or detestable action, condition, habit, etc.: Spitting in public is an abomination. Synonyms: depravity, corruption. abomination. / əˌbɒmɪˈneɪʃən / noun.
The noun abomination means a thing or action that is vile, vicious or terrible. For example, if you see a neighbor kick an old blind dog that's done nothing wrong, you might remark, "That kind of cruelty is an abomination!"
noun [ C ] formal us / əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃ ə n / uk / əˌbɒm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. something that you dislike and disapprove of: Cruelty to animals is an abomination. Synonym. abhorrence formal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Feelings of dislike and hatred. abhorrence. anathema. animosity. animus. anti-Catholicism.
3 meanings: 1. a person or thing that is disgusting 2. an action that is vicious, vile, etc 3. intense loathing.... Click for more definitions.
abomination - an action that is vicious or vile; an action that arouses disgust or abhorrence; "his treatment of the children is an abomination"
Definition of abomination noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
abomination meaning, definition, what is abomination: someone or something that is extremely o...: Learn more.
An abominating; great hatred and disgust; loathing. Webster's New World. A cause of abhorrence or disgust. American Heritage. Anything hateful and disgusting. Webster's New World. An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.] Wiktionary. More Noun Definitions (2) Synonyms: besmirchment. befoulment.
