Abhor

Ab·hor

Abhor

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Abhorred; p. pr. & vb. n. Abhorring

  1. To shrink back with shuddering from; to regard with horror or detestation; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to detest to extremity; to loathe.
    Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
    — Rom. xii. 9.
  2. To fill with horror or disgust. [Obs.]
    It doth abhor me now I speak the word.
  3. To protest against; to reject solemnly. (Canon Law) [Obs.]
    I utterly abhor, yea, from my soul Refuse you for my judge.

Abhor

v. i.
  1. To shrink back with horror, disgust, or dislike; to be contrary or averse; -- with [Obs.]
    Which is utterly abhorring from the end of all law.