abhorrence (어**보**런스) — a feeling of revulsion; disgusted loathing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of revulsion; disgusted loathing
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈhɔːrəns/
Korean meaning: 혐오감, 극도의 싫어함
Korean pronunciation: 어**보**런스
Example Sentences
- My grandmother has a complete abhorrence of social media - she thinks it's the devil's invention.
- His abhorrence of vegetables is so extreme that he once fainted at a salad bar.
- The politician's abhorrence of corruption was evident in her reform policies.
abhorrence
NOUN//əbˈhɔːrəns//
a feeling of revulsion; disgusted loathing
Complete disgust and revulsion
Strong deterrence prevents abhorrence from any reoccurrence.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, 원래 '몸서리치며 피하다'는 의미였습니다. 마치 무서운 것을 보고 온몸이 움츠러드는 모습을 표현한 것이죠.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother has a complete abhorrence of social media - she thinks it's the devil's invention.”
“His abhorrence of vegetables is so extreme that he once fainted at a salad bar.”
“The politician's abhorrence of corruption was evident in her reform policies.”
“Despite his abhorrence of public speaking, he delivered an excellent presentation.”
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