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abhorrent

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


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A government spokesperson said the "abhorrent practice" should never have taken place.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

His abhorrent behavior is sadly too common across the restaurant industry, from the finest dining to the humblest street stalls.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 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

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

Her abhorrent younger sister, Dovie, basked in Maggie’s reflected glory and took to beginning every sentence with, “Well, my-sister-the-Operator says....”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly