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abhorrence vs hate

hate vs abhorrence

abhorrence and hate both are nouns.

abhorrence is not a verb while hate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abhorrence Yes No No No
hate Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hate is a hypernym of abhorrence; that is, hate is a word with a broader meaning than abhorrence:
  • abhorrence: hate coupled with disgust
  • hate: the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
Other hypernyms of abhorrence include disgust, hatred.
abhorrence (noun) hate (noun)
hate coupled with disgust the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
abhorrence (verb) hate (verb)
to have and express negative sentiments about a person
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
Difference between abhorrence and hate

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