abominate
Verb
UK: /əˈbɒm.ɪ.neɪt/
US: /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/
Definition
To abominate means to really, really dislike something.
To abominate means to detest or loathe something intensely. It is a strong term used to express a profound dislike or hatred.
Examples and Usage
▶️ Really, Really Not Like
Example: I abominate spinach because it tastes yucky.
- Explanation: In this sentence, "abominate" means I really don’t like spinach.
Example: She abominates bedtime because she wants to keep playing.
- Explanation: Here, "abominate" means she really doesn’t like going to bed.
▶️ Really, Really Dislike
Example: I abominate eating broccoli because it tastes bad to me.
- Explanation: In this sentence, "abominate" means I really don’t like eating broccoli.
Example: She abominates waking up early because she loves sleeping in.
- Explanation: Here, "abominate" means she really doesn’t like waking up early.
▶️ To Detest Intensely
Example: Many people abominate corruption in government.
- Explanation: In this sentence, "abominate" means that many people intensely detest corruption.
Example: She abominates cruelty to animals.
- Explanation: Here, "abominate" means she has a strong hatred for cruelty towards animals.
How to Use "Abominate"
When talking about something that you really, really don’t like:
☑️Example: They abominate doing homework on the weekends.
- Subject: They
- Predicate: abominate doing homework on the weekends
- "abominate" (verb meaning to really dislike)
☑️Example: He abominates taking medicine because it tastes bad.
- Subject: He
- Predicate: abominates taking medicine because it tastes bad
- "abominate" (verb meaning to really dislike)
☑️Example: They abominate brushing their teeth because it's boring.
- Subject: They
- Predicate: abominate brushing their teeth because it's boring
- "abominate" (verb meaning to really dislike)
☑️Example: He abominates taking naps because he wants to stay awake.
- Subject: He
- Predicate: abominates taking naps because he wants to stay awake
- "abominate" (verb meaning to really dislike)
Detailed Usage
When describing something that you strongly dislike or hate:
☑️Example: He abominates dishonesty and always strives to be truthful.
- Subject: He
- Predicate: abominates dishonesty and always strives to be truthful
- "abominate" (verb meaning to intensely dislike or hate)
☑️Example: They abominate the idea of cheating on exams.
- Subject: They
- Predicate: abominate the idea of cheating on exams
- "abominate" (verb meaning to strongly dislike)
More Examples
☑️Example: The kids abominate cleaning their rooms because it takes too long.
- Explanation: The kids really don’t like cleaning their rooms.
☑️Example: She abominates loud noises because they hurt her ears.
- Explanation: She really doesn’t like loud noises.
☑️Example: They abominate spinach because of its bitter taste.
- Explanation: They really don’t like eating spinach.
☑️Example: The activist abominates environmental destruction caused by deforestation.
- Explanation: The activist has a strong hatred for the destruction of the environment due to deforestation.
☑️Example: He abominates discrimination in all its forms.
- Explanation: He intensely detests any form of discrimination.
☑️Example: The chef abominates poor food hygiene practices in the kitchen.
- Explanation: The chef has a profound dislike for bad hygiene practices in cooking.
☑️Example: The kids abominate cleaning up their toys because they want to keep playing.
- Explanation: The kids really don’t like cleaning up their toys.
☑️Example: She abominates vegetables because she thinks they taste bad.
- Explanation: She really doesn’t like eating vegetables.
☑️Example: They abominate going to the doctor because they are scared.
- Explanation: They really don’t like going to the doctor.
Contextual Notes
The term "abominate" carries a strong negative connotation and is often used to describe feelings of intense dislike or hatred towards actions, behaviors, or concepts that are morally or personally offensive. It is a powerful verb that emphasizes the depth of the negative emotion.
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