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What does abhorrent mean?

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Adjective
  1. (archaic) Inconsistent with, or far removed from, something; strongly opposed [Late 16th century.]
  2. Contrary to something; discordant. [Mid 17th century.]
  3. Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing. [Mid 18th century.]
  4. Detestable or repugnant. [Early 19th century.]
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They must reject the abhorrent demands of hostage takers and bandits and, if necessary, commit more funds and more troops.
When are we going to understand that debt slavery is an abomination, is abhorrent to God?
At the same time, if moral guidance is itself morally repugnant, then self-contempt is equally as abhorrent.
The combination of horrific makeup, abhorrent timing, and trite jokes has literally become painful.
It has a powerful way of making acceptable what was once abhorrent or repulsive.
I find it abhorrent that some groups of Bolton's community, such as pensioners, will struggle to meet the increase.

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