abominate Meaning, Definition & Usage

A*bom"i*nate transitive verb

Etymology

L. abominatus, p. p. or abominari to deprecate as ominous, to abhor, to curse; ab + omen a foreboding. See Omen.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Abominated; present participle & verbal noun Abominating

Definitions

1. To turn from as ill-omened; to hate in the highest degree, as if with religious dread; loathe; as, to abominate all impiety. Syn. -- To hate; abhor; loathe; detest. See Hate.