Abhor and Respect

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Abhor

Abhor verb - To dislike strongly.
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Respect is an antonym for abhor.

Respect

Respect verb - To think very highly or favorably of.
Usage example: an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike
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Abhor is an antonym for respect.
Nearby Words: respectable, respectful, respectability, respective, respectably
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Common collocations

love abhor love respect love
power abhor power respect power
people abhor people respect people
law abhor law respect law
Other words: creatures.
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