Abhorrence and Grudge

Abhorrence

Abhorrence noun - A very strong dislike.
Usage example: my firm abhorrence of all forms of hypocrisy

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

Nearby Words: abhorrent, abhorrently, abhorring

Grudge

Grudge noun - A lingering ill will towards a person for a real or imagined wrong.

Abhorrence and grudge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abhorrence" instead a noun "Grudge".

Nearby Words: grudging, grudgingly, grudged

How words are described

complete complete abhorrence complete grudge
strong strong abhorrence strong grudge
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