abhorred
Example Sentences
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Mr. Paul explained, then and many times afterward, that he abhorred racism and supported abolition of discrimination in all governmental activity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
The public both abhorred and adored the scandal.
From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2026
He added, though, “I very much abhorred Jan. 6. There’s no cause for violence.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2024
He was also a silver-tongued intellectual who abhorred boorish thinking and behavior and savored debates with the sharpest minds of his era.
From New York Times ● Apr. 9, 2024
Emma must have had mixed feelings about her daughter not being confirmed, but she abhorred hypocrisy.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
