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abhorrent

[ab-hawr-uhnt, -hor-] / æbˈhɔr ənt, -ˈhɒr- /


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It “reflects UC Berkeley’s long-standing values and objectives when it comes to combating abhorrent antisemitic expression, harassment, and discrimination when it occurs on the Berkeley campus,” Mogulof said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

“Richard believes that Epstein’s actions were abhorrent and supports the right to justice for his many victims,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Speaking to the programme, Sir Keir said "of course I regret that", stressing that Mr Abd El Fattah's posts had been "abhorrent".

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

The UK foreign ministry condemned Abdel Fattah's earlier posts on Sunday, describing them as "abhorrent" in a statement.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

Apartheid is, in my view, as abhorrent as anti- Semitism.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel