Abhor and Favor

Opposite meaning words

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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Favor is an antonym for abhor.

Favor verb - To show partiality toward.

Usage example: older moviegoers tend to favor films that have certain extras—like a plot and developed characters

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Abhor is an antonym for favor.

Nearby Words: favored, favoring, favorer

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