Abhorrence
Abhorrence noun - A very strong dislike.
Usage example: my firm abhorrence of all forms of hypocrisy
Scorn and abhorrence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scorn" instead a noun "Abhorrence".
Nearby Words: abhorrent, abhorrently, abhorring
Scorn
Scorn noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.
Usage example: has nothing but scorn for newfangled ideas of any kind
Abhorrence and scorn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abhorrence" instead a noun "Scorn".
How words are described
| outright | outright abhorrence | outright scorn |
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