Abhorrence
Abhorrence noun - Something or someone that is hated.
Taboo and abhorrence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Taboo" instead a noun "Abhorrence".
Nearby Words: abhorrent, abhorrently, abhorring
Taboo
Taboo noun - An inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion.
Abhorrence and taboo are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abhorrence" instead a noun "Taboo".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| certain | certain abhorrence | certain taboo |
| strong | strong abhorrence | strong taboo |
| instinctive | instinctive abhorrence | instinctive taboo |
| modern | modern abhorrence | modern taboo |
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