abhor
/æbˈhɔːr/
ab · hor
æb · ˈhɔːr
English Definition
v. dislike deeply
Significado en Español
aborrecer, detestar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ghê tởm, căm ghét
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ab(away from)+hor(fear)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “abhor”: The students in the class began to abhor the new rules that restricted their free time.
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A
ignore
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B
enjoy
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C
detest
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D
consider
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C — detest.
“abhor” means v. dislike deeply
Common questions about “abhor”
What does “abhor” mean?
abhor — v. dislike deeply. In Chinese: 厌恶，憎恶.
How do you pronounce “abhor”?
abhor is pronounced /æbˈhɔːr/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ab · hor.
Is “abhor” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. abhor appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “abhor”?
ab(away from)+hor(fear)
