An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit.
Onely th’adulterous Anthony, most large / In his abhominations, turnes you off
The feeling of extreme disgust and hatred
A state that excites detestation or abhorrence; pollution.
From Middle English abominacioun, from Middle French abomination (“horror, disgust”), from Late Latin abōminātiō, abōminātiōnem (“abomination”) Doublet of abominatio.
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