Abhor means to regard something with extreme dislike, disgust, or aversion; to detest or loathe it deeply. It is a strong verb often used to express intense moral or emotional repugnance toward something considered wrong, wicked, or repugnant. Details and usage

• Part of speech: verb (transitive).
• Common forms: abhor, abhorred, abhorring, abhors.
• Typical contexts:
  • Moral or ethical condemnation: “She abhors cruelty to animals.”
  • Strong personal dislike: “Many people abhor violence in any form.”
  • Religious or cultural judgment: “The community abhors practices it deems unacceptable.”

Cultural and nuance notes

• The word conveys more than mere dislike; it implies a deep moral or emotional reaction.
• Synonyms include detest, loathe, hate, abominate, and revile, each with its own nuance and intensity.
• Antonyms: love, admire, cherish, relish, approve.

If you’d like, I can provide example sentences tailored to a specific context (academic writing, everyday speech, or formal prose) or show how abhor differs in nuance from synonyms like detest or loathe.