Adore and Abhor

Opposite meaning words

Adore verb - To feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for.

Usage example: an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife

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Abhor is an antonym for adore in topics: love, love intensely.

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

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