- L. abhorrere; ab + horrere to bristle, shiver, shudder: cf. F. abhorrer. See Horrid
- To shrink back with shuddering from; to regard with horror or detestation; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to detest to extremity; to loathe.Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
- To fill with horror or disgust.ObsIt doth abhor me now I speak the word.
- Canon LawTo protest against; to reject solemnly.ObsI utterly abhor, yea, from my soul Refuse you for my judge.To hate; detest; loathe; abominate. See Hate.
