Abominate
/əˈbɒm.ɪ.neɪt/noun
To detest or loathe something intensely.
Did you know?The root of 'abominate' connects to ancient rituals where people would reject or curse offerings deemed unacceptable, reflecting a deep cultural fear of the 'other'.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
abominari
“To deprecate as an ill omen or curse.”
Old French
Old French
abominer
“To loathe or detest.”
15th Century
Middle English
abominaten
“To regard with great disgust.”
Modern English
English
abominate
“To express intense hatred or aversion towards something.”
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