Abhorrence and Shame

Abhorrence

Abhorrence noun - Something or someone that is hated.

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

Nearby Words: abhorrent, abhorrently, abhorring

Shame

Shame noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.

Abhorrence and shame are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abhorrence" instead a noun "Shame".

Nearby Words: sham, shameful, shameless, shamed, shaming

How words are described

general general abhorrence general shame
outright outright abhorrence outright shame
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