Abhor and Venerate

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Abhor verb - To dislike strongly.

Usage example: abhors the way people leave their trash at the picnic sites in the park

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Venerate is an antonym for abhor.

Venerate verb - To offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power.

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Abhor is an antonym for venerate in revere topic.

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