Definitions

1. verb

to strongly dislike or hate something, often due to moral objections or strong feelings of disgust.

“She abominated the idea of animal cruelty and refused to support the company that tested on animals.”

2. verb (archaic)

to utterly despise or detest something.

“He abominated the king’s cruel policies and spoke out against them in public.”

3. noun

a strong feeling of dislike or hatred, especially due to moral objections.

“The abomination of slavery was a major factor in the Civil War.”

4. noun (archaic)

something that is considered to be morally wrong or detestable.

“The ancient Greeks considered human sacrifice an abomination and punished those who practiced it.”