abominate in English
- abominate⇄abominate, transitive verb, -nated,-nating.
1. to feel disgust for; hate very much; loathe.
Ex. Players abominate unfairness in an umpire.
(SYN) detest, abhor, despise, execrate.
2. to dislike.
Ex. She abominates hot weathe - abominate⇄noun abominator.
abominate in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
abominate in Hindi हिन्दी
abominate in Sindhi سنڌي
abominate in Tamil தமிழ்
abominate in Telugu తెలుగు
Abominate
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/əˈbɒməˌneɪt/
Definitions
- 1. To detest or loathe; to hate strongly.
- 2. To abhor or find something repugnant.
Usage Examples
- Many people abominate the idea of animal cruelty.
- He abominated the corrupt practices in politics.
Etymology
Derived from Latin "abominari," meaning "to shun as an ill omen."
Synonyms
- Loathe
- Detest
- Abhor
Antonyms
- Admire
- Appreciate
- Enjoy
Translations
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Abominar |
| French | Abominer |
| German | Abscheuen |
| Italian | Abominare |
| Portuguese | Abominar |
| Russian | Огненно ненавидеть |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 厌恶 |
| Japanese | 忌み嫌う |
| Korean | 혐오하다 |
| Arabic | يحتقر |
| Turkish | nefret etmek |
| Hebrew | שונא |
| Hindi | नफरत करना |
| Bengali | ঘৃণা করা |
| Telugu | పైరుదారుడు |
| Tamil | வெறுக்கிறேன் |
| Marathi | घृणा करणे |
| Gujarati | ગુસ્સામાં ઉતરવું |
| Kannada | ನಷ್ಟಪಡಿಸಲು |
| Malayalam | വെറുപ്പിക്കുക |
| Punjabi | ਨਫਰਤ ਕਰਨਾ |
| Odia | ବିଷୋ |
| Urdu | نفرت کرنا |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Pronunciation may vary slightly depending on regional accents.
Historical Usage
The term has been used in literature since the early 17th century.
Cultural Nuances
Abominate is often used in discussions regarding moral or ethical repulsion.
More Information
The act of abominating something reflects personal values and societal norms.