abhorrences
Objects of disgust
Abhorrences is the plural of abhorrence—things regarded with intense loathing or disgust.
The word appears most often in formal or literary contexts: He catalogued the abhorrences of the regime.
What qualifies as an abhorrence reflects moral judgment: slavery and other abhorrences of the antebellum South.
Intense physical aversion
- revulsionIntense physical disgust
- loathingIntense, settled disgust
- repugnanceIntense distaste or disgust
- detestationIntense, thorough hatred
condemnation · evil · atrocities · cruelty · injustice · corruption · wickedness · depravity
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- disgustIntense physical aversion
- repulsionDisgust or pushing-away force
- recoilingJerking backward in reaction
- shudderingConvulsive trembling motion
gagging · revulsion · squeamishness · queasiness · sickening · stomach-turning · cringing · flinching
Violations of moral law
- blasphemyIrreverence toward the sacred
- sacrilegeViolation of the hallowed
- abominationsIntensely loathed things
- profanityVulgar or obscene speech
idolatry · heresy · impurity · defilement · taboos · forbidden · unclean · haram
Intense, lasting aversions
- aversionsStrong feelings against
- antipathiesIngrained feelings of repugnance
- pet peevesPersonal sources of irritation
- irritantsThings causing vexation
annoyances · dislikes · intolerances · allergies · turnoffs · revulsions · bugbears · grievances
disgust
Intense physical aversion
- revulsionIntense physical disgust
- loathingIntense, settled disgust
- repugnanceIntense distaste or disgust
detestation · condemnation · evil · atrocities · cruelty · injustice · corruption · wickedness · depravity · immorality
nausea
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- disgustIntense physical aversion
- repulsionDisgust or pushing-away force
- recoilingJerking backward in reaction
shuddering · gagging · revulsion · squeamishness · queasiness · sickening · stomach-turning · cringing · flinching · wincing
sins
Violations of moral law
- blasphemyIrreverence toward the sacred
- sacrilegeViolation of the hallowed
- abominationsIntensely loathed things
profanity · idolatry · heresy · impurity · defilement · taboos · forbidden · unclean · haram · pollutions
hatreds
Intense, lasting aversions
- aversionsStrong feelings against
- antipathiesIngrained feelings of repugnance
- pet peevesPersonal sources of irritation
irritants · annoyances · dislikes · intolerances · allergies · turnoffs · revulsions · bugbears · grievances · resentments
abhorrencesloves
Feels deep affection for
adorations · passions · delights · devotions · infatuations
abhorrencesadmirations
Feelings of high regard
venerations · reverences · treasures · ideals · aspirations