Abhorrence and Hankering

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Abhorrence noun - Something or someone that is hated.

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Hankering is an antonym for abhorrence.

Nearby Words: abhorrent, abhorrently, abhorring

Hankering noun - A strong wish for something.

Usage example: I've had a hankering for pizza with anchovies all afternoon

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Abhorrence is an antonym for hankering.

Nearby Words: hanker, hankered

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