Abhorrence and Dismay

Abhorrence

Abhorrence noun - Something or someone that is hated.

Dismay and abhorrence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dismay" instead a noun "Abhorrence".

Nearby Words: abhorrent, abhorrently, abhorring

Dismay

Dismay noun - The emotion felt when one's expectations are not met.

Abhorrence and dismay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abhorrence" instead a noun "Dismay".

Nearby Words: dismayed, dismaying, dismayingly

How words are described

complete complete abhorrence complete dismay
general general abhorrence general dismay
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