Synonyms & related words for abhorrence

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Words related to abhorrence

Explore words related to abhorrence — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include detestation, loathing, odium, abomination, repugnance, revulsion, distaste, abhorrer. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does abhorrence come from?

The word abhorrence breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: horr-, from Latin horreo (“bristle, shudder”); and ab-, from Latin ab (“away”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.