Abhor and Prefer

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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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Prefer is an antonym for abhor.

Prefer verb - To show partiality toward.

Usage example: I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla

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Abhor is an antonym for prefer.

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