Abhor and Love

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Abhor

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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Love is an antonym for abhor in topics: hate, regard with contempt or disgust.

Love

Love verb - To hold dear.

Usage example: patriots who loved their country well enough to die for it

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Abhor is an antonym for love in topics: adore, enjoy.

Nearby Words: loving, lovely, lover, loved, lovable

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Common collocations

power	abhor power	love power
idea	abhor idea	love idea

Both words in one sentence

He walks in on his mother having sex with one of her many sexual partners and is punished severely for it, mentally scarring him and causing him to abhor love and sex.

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