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abhorrence

English

Etymology

abhor +? -ence

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /?b?h??.n?s/, /?b?h??.n?ts/
  • (US) IPA(key): /?b?h??.n?s/, /?b?h??.n?ts/, /?b?h??.n?s/, /?b?h??.n?ts/

Noun

abhorrence (countable and uncountable, plural abhorrences)

  1. Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing. [Mid 17th century.]
  2. (obsolete, historical) An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II. [Late 17th century.]
  3. A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing. [Mid 18th century.]

Synonyms

  • abhorrition

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malevolence

English

Etymology

From Middle French malevolence, from Latin malevolentia (“malevolence”), derived from malevol?ns (“malevolent”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /m??l?v?l?ns/

Noun

malevolence (countable and uncountable, plural malevolences)

  1. Hostile attitude or feeling.
    to show someone malevolence
    He said it with malevolence.
  2. Behavior exhibiting a hostile attitude.

Synonyms

  • (attitude or feeling): ill-will, malice, spite

Related terms

  • malevolent

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