Admire and Abhor

Opposite meaning words

Admire verb - To think very highly or favorably of.

Usage example: I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation

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Abhor is an antonym for admire in hold in high regard topic.

Abhor verb - To dislike strongly.

Usage example: abhors the way people leave their trash at the picnic sites in the park

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Admire is an antonym for abhor in topics: hate, regard with contempt or disgust.

power	admire power	abhor power
people	admire people	abhor people

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