abomination
Pronunciation: /əˌbɒ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
The English word “abomination” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit.
- The feeling of extreme disgust and hatred
- A state that excites detestation or abhorrence; pollution.
- That which is abominable, shamefully vile; an object that excites disgust and hatred (often with religious undertones).
Etymology
From Middle English abominacioun, from Middle French abomination (“horror, disgust”), from Late Latin abōminātiō, abōminātiōnem (“abomination”) Doublet of abominatio.
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