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hate vs abhorrence

abhorrence vs hate

hate and abhorrence both are nouns.

hate is a verb but abhorrence is not a verb.

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

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