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abhorrent

UK/әb'hɒrәnt/US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Causing strong feelings of hatred or disgust; deeply offensive or repugnant

令人憎恶的,可恶的,令人厌恶的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
abaway from, off
+
horrroot
+
entperforming, being in a state
=abhorrent

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Such cruelty is absolutely abhorrent.

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