abhor

æbˈhɔːr
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Translation of abhor into German

Verb

tr.
1.

ethics

reject something strongly due to moral reasons
  • They abhor the idea of cheating in exams.Sie verabscheuen die Idee, bei Prüfungen zu schummeln.
2.

emotion

regard with disgust and hatred
  • He abhors any form of discrimination.Er verabscheut jede Form von Diskriminierung.
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Synonyms and analogies of abhor in English

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Examples of abhor in a sentence

  • She abhors dishonesty in relationships.
  • She abhors the taste of broccoli.
  • They abhor violence in any form.

Translations of "abhor" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
verabscheuenv.

Many citizens abhor corrupt politicians who only serve their own interests.

Viele Bürger verabscheuen korrupte Politiker, die nur ihren eigenen Interessen dienen.

Citizens abhor high taxes and demand a fairer system for everyone.

Bürger verabscheuen hohe Steuern und fordern ein gerechteres System für alle.

hassenv.

We abhor its effects on those we love.

Wir hassen die Auswirkungen des Bösen auf diejenigen, die wir lieben.

The people abhor Saddam Hussein, but they do not trust the Americans.

Die Menschen hassen Saddam Hussein, doch ebenso wenig haben sie Vertrauen in die Vereinigten Staaten.

verachtenv.

Abjure, conjure, perjure, abhor.

Abschwören, verschwören, falsch schwören, verachten.

Abjure, peruse. Abjure, perjure, abhor.

Abschwören, durchlaufen, Abschwören, falsch schwören, verachten.

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abhor: Examples and translations in context

I abhor crowded places; they make me feel anxious and overwhelmed.

Ich verabscheue überfüllte Orte; sie machen mich nervös und überfordern mich.

They abhor pollution, advocating for cleaner energy to protect the environment.

Sie verabscheuen Verschmutzung und setzen sich für saubere Energie zum Schutz der Umwelt ein.

It's an established fact that you abhor chimichurri sauce.

Es ist eine Tatsache, dass du Chimichurri Soße verabscheust.

Children often abhor broccoli, even if it's a superfood packed with nutrients.

Kinder verabscheuen oft Brokkoli, auch wenn er ein nährstoffreiches Superfood ist.

While I abhor the crime, I believe everyone deserves a proper defense.

Ich verabscheue die Tat, aber jeder verdient eine Verteidigung.

Henri was a worthless alcoholic, and I abhor sloppy drunks.

Henri war ein wertloser Alkoholiker, ich verabscheue sabbernde Betrunkene.

I absolutely abhor the idea of wasting food, especially when so many go hungry.

Ich verabscheue die Vorstellung, Lebensmittel zu verschwenden, besonders wenn so viele hungern.

Evil spirits abhor the smell and are driven away with it.

Böse Geister verabscheuen den Geruch und werden mit ihm vertrieben.

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